Theme 07: Foraging Strategy
Publication Date
2001
Location
Brazil
Description
The present study was carried out to characterise leaf fragments of important plant species of a subtropical native sward in the southernmost state of Brazil. Thirteen important grass species were collected from April to May 1999. Both sides of the leaves were observed using a stereomicroscope. In addition, two approaches were tested to provide a clearer characterisation of the leaves of each species: the leaves were either dried or frozen. The kind and number of veins, the kind and number of hair, and the arrangements and number of stomates on both sides of each leaf are the most useful characteristics to differentiate fragments of native grass species’ leaves. These characteristics can be more easily observed when the plant material is dried.
Citation
Poli, C. H. E. C.; Rosito, J. M.; Schirmer, A. G.; Boggiano, P. R.; and de F. Carvalho, P. C., "Leaf Fragment Identification of Subtropical Native Grass Species" (2001). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 13.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/7/13)
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Leaf Fragment Identification of Subtropical Native Grass Species
Brazil
The present study was carried out to characterise leaf fragments of important plant species of a subtropical native sward in the southernmost state of Brazil. Thirteen important grass species were collected from April to May 1999. Both sides of the leaves were observed using a stereomicroscope. In addition, two approaches were tested to provide a clearer characterisation of the leaves of each species: the leaves were either dried or frozen. The kind and number of veins, the kind and number of hair, and the arrangements and number of stomates on both sides of each leaf are the most useful characteristics to differentiate fragments of native grass species’ leaves. These characteristics can be more easily observed when the plant material is dried.
