Light and scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations of trichomes in persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) and mango (Mangifera indica L.) leaves.
Tomer E., Cohen M., Gottreich M.
Author Affiliation: Department of Tree Crops, Institute of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, P.O. Box 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel.
Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 44 : 57-67
Abstract : Trichomes in persimmon and mango leaves are described. In the 5 persimmon cultivars examined, trichomes were of the capitate type. Anatomical differences were noted between the cultivar Triumph (of uncertain origin) and 4 Japanese cultivars with regard to size, shape, and number of the stalk cells. The trichomes in 3 mango cultivars were of the peltate type and were anatomically alike. The density of the persimmon trichomes was more than twice that of the mango trichomes. The differences between the persimmon cultivars, as well as a special feature of the mango trichomes, are considered to be of taxonomic value.