Findings from Shivaji University Provide New Insights into Botany [Stem Anatomy: Development of Included and Intraxylary Phloem In Barleria Species (Acanthaceae) Occurring In India].

A recent study conducted by researchers at Shivaji University in Kolhapur, India, has provided new insights into the stem anatomy of Barleria species occurring in India. The study found that all Indian Barleria species have included and intraxylary phloem, which is important for photosynthate transport. The researchers conducted a comprehensive study of the stem anatomy of 36 taxa of Indian Barleria species and identified differences in stem and pith outline, composition of secondary xylem, and variation in sieve elements within the included phloem islands. This study is the first of its kind and can be used for species identification in the genus. [Extracted from the article]