Abstract:A comprehensive study on the fruit anatomy and development of Cordiera concolor was carried out to establish the origin of the gelatinous tissue surrounding the seeds at maturity. Cordiera currently belongs to tribe Cordiereae, forming part of the species-rich lineage called Gardenieae complex. Most genera of Gardenieae complex has many-seeded fl eshy fruits, with seeds usually imbedded in a pulp, which historically was considered of a placental nature. For the histological analyses, fruits at different stages… Show more
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