Evolution of succulent <i>Euphorbia,/i> as interpreted from latex composition
The morphology of starch grains and the gas-liquid chromatographic profile of triterpenes derived from latex of the nonarticulated laticifer of succulent African Euphorbia were examined for their applicability to interpret phylogenetic relationships of this genus. Several trends in starch grain mor...
Main Authors: | P. G. Mahlberg, J. Pleszynska, W. Rauh, E. Schnepf |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African National Biodiversity Institut
1983-11-01
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Series: | Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation |
Online Access: | https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1254 |
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