Leaf Anatomical Studies of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.

Sivasankari, M.; Sankaravadivoo, A.

doi:10.20546/ijcrbp.2017.408.010

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“…The parenchymatous mesocarp cells contain dense tannin content, vascular bundles and mucilage canals. The similar results were observed in leaf lamina of Z. mauritiana, petiolar cortex of Z. rugosa and someother plants of Rhamnaceae and dried ripe fruit of Z. jujuba [15][16][17]. The epidermis covered with cuticle and rarely waxy materials prevent water loss and permit gaseous exchange.…”

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Anatomical Studies of the Fruit of Ziziphus Rugosa

Prema¹,

Chitra²

2019

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The objective of this study was to study the anatomical features of the fruit Ziziphus rugosa. Methods: Surface view, longitudinal, transverse section (T.S), and powder microscopy of the fruits were studied. Results: The fruit is a drupe and shows vertical, irregular brown markings on the surface. The surface of the seed has irregular reticulate thick marking of brown. The longitudinal sections (L.S) of the fruit show thin green epicarp, wide soft mesocarp, and dark brown thick endocarp. In longitudinal view, the seed shows a thick conical part, thick wide shell which is hard. In the cotyledon is more or less cordate,white and soft with shallow notch at the upper end. In T.S, the fruit appears circular with soft pericarp, thick dark brown seed coat of sclereids, and vertically elongated white cotyledon. The epicarp layer is broken at certain places. In the mesocarp, some of the cells have dense tannin content and others have mucilage substance. The mucilaginous canals are wide, unbranched, and wavy. Some of the mesocarp cells contain dense accumulation of protein bodies. The sclerotesta contains palisade or macrosclereids. The seed consists of two elliptical, flat cotyledons which show dense accumulation of starch grains and small less prominent vascular strand. The powder microscopy of the fruit contains abundant dark mucilaginous substance. Fragments of epidermal cells of the pericarp and mesocarp cells are frequently seen. The seed coat epidermal cells are polyhedral with lignified cell walls. The circular brachy sclereids were often seen in the mesophyll tissue of the fruit. The ground parenchyma with various shapes and size is also noticed. Conclusion: This study revealed the presence of mucilaginous substance, tannin, sclereids, starch grains, and protein bodies. Therefore, this material will be efficient for eliminating some nutritional deficiency diseases.

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Anatomical Studies of the Fruit of Ziziphus Rugosa

Prema¹,

Chitra²

2019

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…This is supported by Boulogne et.al (2012), as terpenoids, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds are compound produced by plants with anti-fungal property. Some of the organic compounds were documented to have anti-microbial activity in different ways and may be the explanation for the activities recorded against these test organisms [15].…”

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Analysis of Antimicrobial Compound in Ziziphus Mauritiana Extract using Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR)

Idris,

Yusof,

Tg Abdul Rahman

et al. 2020

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Ziziphus mauritiana is locally known as Bidara that belongs to Rhamnaceae family which is a herbal plant that believed originated from Indo-Malaysian region of South-East Asia. It is commonly known for its various benefits as pharmacological such as antioxidants and antimicrobial. In order to prove its efficacy, antimicrobial compound analysis of Ziziphus mauritiana leaf extract was performed using Attenuated total reflection-fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR). The spectrum and wavelength obtained can be used to identify the functional group and thus, the antimicrobial compound was discovered present in the plant. A liquid-liquid extraction had been carried out to obtain the extract of Ziziphus mauritiana leaf sample and rotary evaporator is used to remove the solvent of ethyl acetate. Based on this study, Ziziphus mauritiana leaves do have antimicrobial compounds such as eugenol and vanillin which are one of the antimicrobial agents.

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“…Most Rhamnaceae species exhibit some type of secretory structure both in the flower and leaf [13,[25][26][27][28][29][30][31], like nectaries, phenolic and mucilage idioblasts, oil resin cavities and ducts, mucilage cavities and ducts, and colleters and glandular trichomes. Although a large number of species appear in the excellent compendiums by Gemoll (1902) [25] and Solereder (1908) [26], the glands are not characterized in detail and, therefore, the definition of types is dubious.…”

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Diversity of Leaf Glands and Their Putative Functions in Rhamnaceae Species

Iwamoto,

Vicentini,

Ramos

et al. 2023

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Leaf glands are found in many Rhamnaceae species, the buckthorn family, and are frequently used in taxonomic studies of the group, especially because they are easily visible to the naked eye. Despite the many records and extensive use in the taxonomy of the family, few studies deal with the classification of these glands and their roles for the plant. Thus, this study aimed to unravel the type, functioning, and putative functions of the leaf glands of three Brazilian forest species: Colubrina glandulosa Perkins, Gouania polygama (Jacq.) Urb., and Rhamnidium elaeocarpum Reissek. Leaves were collected and processed for surface, anatomical, histochemical, and ultrastructural analyses. In addition, the presence of visitor animals was registered in the field. The leaf glands of C. glandulosa and G. polygama are defined as extrafloral structured nectaries due to their anatomical structure, interaction with ants, and the presence of reduced sugars and of a set of organelles in the secretory cells. The unusual mechanism of nectar release and exposure in an apical pore stands out in G. polygama. The glands of R. elaeocarpum are ducts or cavities that secrete phenolic oil resin. Their presence is an atypical condition in the family, although they are often confused with mucilage reservoirs, much more common in Rhamnaceae. The extrafloral nectary, secretory cavity, and duct are associated with plant protection against phytophages, either by attracting patrol ants or by making the organs deterrent. Our data, combined with other previously obtained data, attest to the great diversity of gland types found in Rhamnaceae species.

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Leaf Anatomical Studies of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.

Cited by 5 publications

References 5 publications

Anatomical Studies of the Fruit of Ziziphus Rugosa

Anatomical Studies of the Fruit of Ziziphus Rugosa

Analysis of Antimicrobial Compound in Ziziphus Mauritiana Extract using Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR)

Diversity of Leaf Glands and Their Putative Functions in Rhamnaceae Species

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