ISSN 2756-3448
Global Journal of Food and Agricultural Sciences Vol. 7 (2), pp. 001-003, February, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Probable functions and remobilisation of calcium oxalates in Musa L.
Osuji, J.O.1 and Ndukwu, B.C.2*
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Accepted 24 October, 2019
Abstract
The occurrence and distribution of calcium oxalate crystals were investigated in the young and ageing structures of Musa L. cultivars. The calcium oxalate crystals were tested histochemically and examined using light microscopy. The studies revealed the presence of varying forms of the crystals including intra-amylar, solitary and raphide bundles in the different tissues and organs. Remobilization and redistribution of the crystals were observed following senescence in all the cultivars investigated. The usefulness of these observations in understanding the functions and fate of calcium oxalate crystals in plants are highlighted.
Key words: Calcium oxalate, Musa cultivars, remobilization, senescence.