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Pollen grain morphology supports the taxonomical discrimination of Mediterranean oaks (Quercus, Fagaceae)

TitlePollen grain morphology supports the taxonomical discrimination of Mediterranean oaks (Quercus, Fagaceae)
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1983
AuthorsColombo, P. M., Lorenzoni F. C., & Grigoletto F.
JournalPlant Systematics and Evolution
Volume141
Pagination273-284
KeywordsAngiosperms, Fagaceae, Pollen exine architecture, pollen grain size and form, Quercus
Abstract

The exine architecture and some quantitative parameters (polar and equatorial axes and their ratio) of pollen grains allow a clear discrimination between groups of Mediterranean oak species. For the differentiation of species within groups only the quoted parameters prove useful.