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Flower structure, anatomy, and sexuality of Chrysophyllum gonocarpum (Sapotaceae)
Marina D Judkevich1, Paula Alayón Luaces2, Ana M Gonzalez3,2
1Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas Y Técnicas, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Sargento Cabral 2131, CC 209, 3400, Corrientes, Argentina. marina-judkevich@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
The Sapotaceae are a significant component of the humid forests of the Neotropics and have many species of economic interest. Chrysophyllum gonocarpum is one of them and its edible fruits have currently acquired a high commercial value. Since there are no studies that cover its floral anatomy and elucidate its sexual system, the objective of the present study is to describe these aspects based on field observations and a detailed anatomical analysis of their flowers. Conventional techniques of plant anatomy are implemented. The results indicate that the species presents cryptic dioecy, showing specimens with morphologically and functionally pistillate flowers (with reduced staminodes), and trees with morphologically hermaphrodite and functionally staminate flowers. In addition, data on floral nectaries and laticiferous are provided.
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