Morphological and Anatomical Modifications of Prosopisjuliflora(SW.) DC. in Gombe State, Nigeria
- September 11, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Botany and Microbiology, IJRIAS
nternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume V, Issue III, March 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Morphological and Anatomical Modifications of Prosopisjuliflora(SW.) DC. in Gombe State, Nigeria
ABBA, H. M1*, Bello, A1.
1Botany Programme, Gombe State University, Gombe, Nigeria
*Corresponding author
Abstract: – Studies were conducted on Prosopisjuliflora(SW.) DC. with the aim of investigating the Morphological and Anatomical modifications of(Leaf, Root and Stem).The Morphological study was carried out according to standard procedures. The Anatomical study was carried out by using Sharp razor blade and potato pith. Very thin sections of both the stem, leaf and roots were obtained and then stained with Saffranin and temporally mounted in 10% glycerine jelly before being observed under the microscope. Pictures of the slides were takensing digital camera,. The findings of the anatomy revealed the presence of thick cuticle, multi-layered palisade parenchyma, numerous large and small xylem vessels, tracheids, water bubbles inside the xylem vessels and cortex. The morphology of the leaf was found to be small in size and bipinnate, and the root had deep taproot and well developed lateral roots. It was concluded that, features such as small bipinnate leaves, multi-layered palisade parenchyma, thick cuticles, xylem element tracheid, spines, deep taproot and well developed lateral roots, were the feautres that contributed to the survival of Prosopisjuliflora in the Semi-Arid environment, of Gombe State,Nigeria. It was recommended that the plant could be used for wind breaks, erosion control and afforestation programmes in Northern Nigeria in order to conserve the environment and prevent desertification
Key Words: MORPHOLOGICAL, ANATOMICAL, Prosopisjuliflora, GOMBE.
