Variability in Epicuticular Wax in 35 Woody Plants in Linares, Northeast Mexico

Maiti, Ratikanta; Hg, Rodriguez

doi:10.4172/2168-9776.1000162

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“…The results of the present study support the findings of various authors who used leaf anatomy in the taxonomic classification Rodriguez et al, 2016…”

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confidence: 91%

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Comparative Leaf Surface Anatomy of Woody Species of Tamaulipan Thornscrub, North-Eastern Mexico and its Possible Relation with Taxonomic Delimitation and Drought Resistance

Rodríguez¹,

Maiti²,

Balboa³

et al. 2016

IJBSM

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A comparative study has been undertaken during May to July, 2016 in Forest Science Faculty Experimental Research Station, UANL, Mexico on the leaf surface anatomy of 30 native woody species of the Tamaulipan Thorn Forest and its utility in taxonomy and possible adaptation to the prevailing semiarid conditions. The results showed the presence of large variability in several leaf anatomical traits viz., waxy leaf surface, type of stomata, its size, and distribution. Some of the species possess special traits related to adaption in the environments such as waxy leaf surface, sunken stomata, the absence of stomata on the adaxial and or abaxial surface, thereby reducing loss in transpiration mentioned before. The presence of waxy leaf surface in most of the species such as Amyris texana, Celtis pallida, Guaiacum angustifolium, Acacia berlandieri, Karwinskia humboldtiana could help in the reflectance of solar radiation, thereby keeping leaf temperature cooler. The species have been classified on the basis of various traits which can be used in species delimitation and adaptation to the semiarid condition such as waxy leaf surface, absence or sparse stomata on the leaf surface, sunken stomata. The species identified as better adapters to semiarid environments on the basis of the presence and absence of stomata on both adaxial and abaxial surface such as: Berberis chochoco, Celtis laevigata, Condalia hookeri, Diospyros palmeri, Diospyros texana, Ebenopsis ebano, Ehretia anacua, Forestiera angustifolia, Havardia pallens, Helietta parvifolia, Karwinskia humboldtiana, Sargentia greggii, Sideroxylon celastrinum, Zanthoxylum fagara. Research is needed to confirm water relations and drought resistance of these selected species.

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“…The results of the present study support the findings of various authors who used leaf anatomy in the taxonomic classification Rodriguez et al, 2016…”

Section: Acknowledgmentsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…This hypothesis needs to be confirmed in future studies. In this respect, the variability in epicuticular wax has been observed in 37 woody species in Tamaulipan thorn scrub (Maiti et al, 2016).…”

Section: Stomatal Density and Sizementioning

confidence: 85%

Comparative Leaf Surface Anatomy of Woody Species of Tamaulipan Thornscrub, North-Eastern Mexico and its Possible Relation with Taxonomic Delimitation and Drought Resistance

Rodríguez¹,

Maiti²,

Balboa³

et al. 2016

IJBSM

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Properties, variations, roles, and potential applications of epicuticular wax: a review

Sharma¹,

Kothari²,

Rathore³

et al. 2018

Turk J Bot

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The cuticular wax layer covers the aerial surface of plants and acts as a barrier between plants and the environment. The cuticle plays a key role in the protection of plants from pathogens, UV light, and transpiration. Variation in the wax quality and quantity is influenced by factors like the solvent used for extraction, species, ontogeny, and season. Compounds isolated from the cuticle layer have been studied by various methods and were found to play an important role from the ecological and physiological points of view. These compounds include esters, alcohols, ether, alkane, and aldehydes. Nonpolar compounds help reduce water loss in plants. The wax can be explored for its potential applications in developing sustainable green packaging material. This review article will facilitate biologists and nonbiologists to get comprehensive and updated knowledge about various aspects of cuticular wax including its chemical composition and variations among different species and seasons. Further studies of the wax composition will pave the way for classification of plant species and an understanding of plant protection from biotic and abiotic stresses.

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Variability in Epicuticular Wax in 35 Woody Plants in Linares, Northeast Mexico

Cited by 2 publications

References 15 publications

Comparative Leaf Surface Anatomy of Woody Species of Tamaulipan Thornscrub, North-Eastern Mexico and its Possible Relation with Taxonomic Delimitation and Drought Resistance

Comparative Leaf Surface Anatomy of Woody Species of Tamaulipan Thornscrub, North-Eastern Mexico and its Possible Relation with Taxonomic Delimitation and Drought Resistance

Properties, variations, roles, and potential applications of epicuticular wax: a review

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