Leaf morphology and carbon isotope discrimination in members of the genus Salsola. I. Studies on Salsola kali L.

Abstract

This paper refers to morphological and physiological studies on Salsola kali L. leaves of various age; 13C/12C ratio was measured and anatomical and ultrastructural aspects related to their C4 photosynthesis were analyzed by means of light and electron microscopy. Interesting results have been attained regarding chloroplasts, plasmodesmata and vesicles proliferation, probably connected with the C4 metabolism. © 1993 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.