Ultrastructural Features of theTillandsia UsneoidesL. Absorbing Trichome During Conditions Moisture and Aridity

The ultrastructure of the development of Tillandsia (Bromeliaceae) trichome

“…The physiological mechanism, so specialized to be able to absorb also water vapor (De Santo et al, 1976), is possible, thanks to the structural and ultrastructural features of the fully developed (adult) trichome. These features have been only partially described by some authors (Brighigna, 1976a, b;Brighigna et al, 1988;Dolzmann, 1964Dolzmann, , 1965Mez, 1904). Billings (1904) studied the development of the trichome of Tillandsia usneoides with light microscope, while more recently Roguenant et al (2001) investigated the ontogeny and the variability of Tillandsia trichome with light microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM).…”

Assessment of heavy metals in the particulate matter of two Brazilian metropolitan areas by using Tillandsia usneoides as atmospheric biomonitor

“…Since the classical work of Nylander in Paris (1886), different biomonitors such as tree barks, mosses (bryophytes), lichens, and Spanish mosses (bromeliad genus) have been widely used in estimating atmospheric pollution, in special HM, during a specified period and in different sites simultaneously as an inexpensive and effective alternative (Ng et al 2005;Tye et al 2006;Wannaz et al 2006). Tillandsia is a common biomonitor of choice in studying HM in the air due to its particular physiological features (Schrimpff 1984;Brighigna et al 1998Brighigna et al , 2002Bastos et al 2004;Pignata et al 2004). Tillandsia has the crassulacean acid metabolism that allows its adaptation to extremely dry air and high temperature conditions.…”

Think tank: water relations of Bromeliaceae in their evolutionary context

“…In Tilliandsioideae, trichomes are highly absorptive across the entire leaf surface, whereas in Bromelioideae there is evidence to suggest that trichomes on the leaf sheath, frequently inundated by tank water, are more absorptive than those that occur at lower density on the exposed leaf blade (Benzing, 1970;Benzing et al, 1976). Sakai & Sanford, 1980;Brighigna et al, 1988;Owen, Benzing & Thomson, 1988;Papini et al, 2010). Sakai & Sanford, 1980;Brighigna et al, 1988;Owen, Benzing & Thomson, 1988;Papini et al, 2010).…”

“…Further work is needed to understand the anatomical and molecular basis of the variation in absorptive capacity demonstrated by different trichome types in different lineages (cf. Sakai & Sanford, 1980;Brighigna et al, 1988;Owen, Benzing & Thomson, 1988;Papini et al, 2010).…”