Embryology in <i>Helosis cayennensis</i> (Balanophoraceae): Structure of Female Flowers, Fruit, Endosperm and Embryo

<i>Helosis cayennensis</i> (Balanophoraceae s.str.) is a holoparasite characterised by aberrant vegetative bodies and tiny, reduced unisexual flowers. Here, we analysed the development of female flowers to elucidate their morpho-anatomy and the historical controversy on embryo sac format...

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Main Authors: Ana Maria Gonzalez, Héctor A. Sato, Brigitte Marazzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/8/3/74