[The microscopic observed for cells in mesocarp of part medicinal plant in Citrus L]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2001 Dec;26(12):816-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To illustrate the microscopic characters of cells in mesocap of some of medicinal plants in Citrus of Rutaceae.

Method: Microscopic observation and photograph were carried out.

Result: It has been found that many of pavenchymatous cells are branches. It is spongy tissue that has huge room between cells. The thickening of cell wall is not obvious. The uneven thickness of walls of cells in mesocarp which is reported in the old documents are not found.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cell Wall / ultrastructure
  • Citrus / classification
  • Citrus / cytology*
  • Citrus sinensis / cytology
  • Fruit / cytology
  • Plants, Medicinal / cytology*