SPORODERM AND ELATERODERM DIVERSITY IN SOME RARE AND INTERESTING INDIAN LIVERWORTS UNDER SEM

Abstract

  Sporoderm and elateroderm pattern under SEM have been investigated in seven rare and interesting Indian liverworts: Calobryum indicum Udar et Chandra, C. dentatum Kumar et Udar (Calobryales), Schiffneria hyalina Steph., Trichocolea tenera Udar et Singh (Jungermanniales), Fossombronia cristula Aust., F. pusilla (L.) Dum. and Petalophyllum indicum Kash. (Metzgeriales). The diagnostic features of each taxon have also been provided.