The Anatomical Study of Some Senna Species
Student: Oluwanifemi Mercy Akomolafe (Project, 2025)
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
ABSTRACT The morphological, anatomical and micro morphological features of Senna spp. were investigated to assist in the identification of the species as a new record for Nigeria. Specimens collected from same place in the Nigeria confirmed the presence Senna spp as a naturalized species in the country. In general, the results obtained from the morphological studies were consistent with the previous studies on this species. However, the present investigation into leaf and stem anatomy patterns under light and scanning electron microscopes, respectively. Therefore, using transvers characteristic features in the anatomical study will be more detailed, this study aimed at improving the anatomical and taxonomic knowledge to broaden evolutionary information of the cultivated Senna spp. in Nigeria. Five major cultivated Senna species leaf and stem anatomical features were evaluated, focusing on using transverse sections. Results of the present study shows presence of different types of stomata including, paracytic and diacytic in character.
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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 3
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11