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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
An insight on the reproductive aspects in Tricyrtis hirta (Thunb.) Hook.: An ornamental toad lily from the Himalayas
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Carefulness M Dirborne, M Wanlambok Sanglyne
Abstract
In the present investigation, some aspects of embryo and helobial endosperm in Tricyrtis hirta (Thunb.) Hook. (Toad Lily) of the family Liliaceae collected from Laitkseh, Nongstoin, Meghalaya was studied. Tricyrtis hirta is often regarded as an ornamental plant and because of which it is exploited by indiscriminate collection and destruction of habitat. The flowers of Tricyrtis hirta bloomed during the month of July to August and were showy, bisexual and actinomorphic. The sections of the capsules showed a small ovule which was anatropous and bitegmic. Embryo sac observed was of the Normal or Polygonum type. Endosperm development was observed to be of helobial type. But as development takes place and when mature, the chalazal nuclear endosperm also becomes cellular. Endosperm haustoria was also seen at the chalazal portion. From the phase contrast view of the photograph, a six celled pro-embryo was seen which confirmed a chenopodiad type of embryogeny in Tricyrtis hirta. These findings on the reproductive aspect of Tricyrtis could help in the development of regeneration protocol and in conservation of this species.
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Pages:81-86
How to cite this article:
Carefulness M Dirborne, M Wanlambok Sanglyne "An insight on the reproductive aspects in <em>Tricyrtis hirta </em>(Thunb.) Hook.: An ornamental toad lily from the Himalayas ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 81-86
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