The mechanical role of the endodermis in Equisetum plant stems.
The mechanical role of the endodermis in Equisetum plant stems.
复制标题
木贼植物茎内皮层的机械作用。
DOI:
--
复制
发表时间:
2004
期刊:
影响因子:
--
通讯作者:
A. Emanns
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
H. Spatz;A. Emanns
The endodermis of different species of the genus Equisetum has different configurations, two or one continuous layers or a sheath only around the vascular bundles. The question whether the endodermis contributes to the mechanical stability of the aerial shoots is investigated in two ways: In a direct approach, the endodermis of segments of E. hyemale was dissected longitudinally and the mechanical stability against ovalization measured as a function of the orientation of the cuts with respect to the forces applied. A comparative approach tested the mechanical stability of eight different species of Equisetum against ovalization of the cross-section for samples, which were either fully turgescent or had reduced turgor pressure. The double-layer endodermis substantially contributed to the mechanical stability of E. affinis and E. hyemale. Equisetum arvense, E. pratense, E. sylvaticum, and E. telmateja are mechanically stabilized by their single layer of endodermis at least under conditions of low turgor pressure.