A morphological botanical characterization, complemented by X-ray densitometric analysis, of the culms of Dendrocalamus strictus and Chusquea bambusoides is performed, generating comparative data to serve as a reference for botanical identification and for the evaluation of their utilization potential.
This review compiles and synthesizes information on the morphological, anatomical, phytochemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the species, as well as its reproductive biology, propagation techniques, agroforestry applications, carbon sequestration potential, and genomics, to support the sustainable utilization and long-term conservation of D. strictus.
C. D. Sreedevi, D. James, V. Sreekumar et al.· Frontiers in Ecology and Evo...· 0 citations
The article describes four medicinal and melliferous species of the genus Asclepias L. (A. incarnata L., A. curassavica L., A. syriaca L., A. tuberosa L.) introduced and studied at the National Botanical Garden (Institute) “Al. Ciubotaru” of the Moldova State University. Morphological descriptions of the taxa are presented, accompanied by original photographs, information on their distribution ranges, the profile of their bioactive compounds and their therapeutic importance. The study also evaluates phenological characteristics, as well as the growth and developmental features of the plants under ex situ conditions. The results of the study show that, based on the duration and abundance of flowering, the species A. incarnata and A. syriaca are of practical interest for the pharmaceutical and beekeeping sectors.
China has abundant bamboo resources, among which Yunnan Province is one of the regions with the greatest number of species. The unique natural and geographic advantages provide an excellent environment for fungal growth. This study collected and isolated saprobic hyphomycetes associated with dead bamboo in Yunnan Province, China. Based on detailed morphological comparisons and multi‐locus phylogenetic analyses of combined LSU, ITS,
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in the family Stachybotryaceae of Ascomycota. A complete description, morphological illustrations, and phylogenetic analysis results for the new species are provided. In addition, this species is introduced here as the second species since this genus was introduced in 2020.
Yu‐Rong Yan, Lili Han, Gangyan Xu et al.· New Zealand Journal of Botan...· 0 citations
The objective was to characterize the species’ biotechnological potential and its phenotypes, with an emphasis on the morphophysiology and biochemistry of fruits, seeds, and germination, as well as the antioxidant activity of the leaf essential oil.
After its description in 1825, the genus Adesmia increased from 9 to the 207 species currently recognized. Adesmia can be diagnosed by the herbaceous to shrubby habit, pinnate leaves, yellow flowers with free stamen, and the lomentaceous pods. It is the second most diverse genus of angiosperms in Chile, with more than one hundred species recorded to the country. While conducting systematic and taxonomic studies on Adesmia in the context of preparing a synopsis for the genus in Chile, a new species from the Atacama Desert was discovered. Adesmia mirabilis is described based on herbarium specimens and citizen science records and differs from morphologically close related species by the long spinescent inflorescence axis with persistent bracts. We provide illustrations, distribution map, complete description, and comments on distribution, conservation, and etymology.
T. C. Monteiro, J. Iganci, R. P. Campos et al.· Phytotaxa· 0 citations