Pollen Structure of Kelussia odoratisima (Umbelliferae) from Iran
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Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. is a sweet-smelling, self-growing plant which is traditionally consumed in Iran as a garnish. The aim of this project was study the structure of pollen grains in Kelussia odoratissima. Anthers of Kelussia were collected at full flowering stage from wild populations. Structure pollen grains were studied by scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that pollen grains are radially symmetrical, isopolar, prolate, operculate and tricolporate with costae. The data presented suggest that palynological characters display taxonomic significance in the genus.
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