Stem anatomy in the spiny american palm Bactris (Arecaceae-Bactridinae)
ABSTRACT Bactris trunks are made entirely by long sustained primary growth so that mechanical properties develop progressively as the trunk matures. Anatomical features vary throughout the stem so that one small sample is a limited representation. This limits the use for stem histology with systemat...
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Language: | English |
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Instituto de Botânica
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Series: | Hoehnea |
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