New Adaptive Feature in <i>Dolichandrone spathacea</i> (L.f.) K. Schum (Bignoniaceae)

Kamlakar H. Patil; Sunita V. Toro; Mahesh V. Gokhale; Sidanand V. Kambhar

doi:10.36808/if/2023/v149i12/169445

New Adaptive Feature in Dolichandrone spathacea (L.f.) K. Schum (Bignoniaceae)

Authors

Kamlakar H. Patil Department of Botany, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha's, Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College, Karad-415124, Maharashtra
Sunita V. Toro Department of Botany, Government of Maharashtra's, Rajaram College, Kolhapur â€“ 416004 Maharashtra
Mahesh V. Gokhale Department of Botany, Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Urun-Islampur, Tal-Walva, Dist: Sangli-415409 Maharashtra
Sidanand V. Kambhar Government of Karnataka, Department of Collegiate Education, Department of Botany, Government First Grade College, Raibag- 591 317, Belagavi, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2023/v149i12/169445

Keywords:

Dolichandrone spathacea, Halophytes, Mangrove Associated, Salt Glands.

Abstract

The Dolichandrone spathacea (L. f.) Seem. is a species of Bignoniaceae. In a swampy environment, the plant displays morpho-physiological adaptations. The findings showed that salt glands are found in all aerial parts, including leaves, branches, and reproductive organs like flowers and seeds. It is regarded as a new adaptive characteristic in the species. The number of salt glands present in each portion, their size in the leaf, the amount of chloride present, and their osmotic potential value has all been used to evaluate the dispersion of these glands. One of the necessary modifications to survive in this habitat is the presence of salt glands. This is an adaptation that helps organisms thriving in salty environments with few freshwater supplies maintain a healthy salt balance.

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