ABSTRACT

This study of plant anatomy is based on newly available data on the structure and spatial organization of the vascular system of plants. For the first time, by means of a new technique of intracellular moulding, the vascular system can be observed in its length. Many examples are chosen from among the major groups of the plant kingdom to illustrate

part I|1 pages

Potential Applications of Microcasting

chapter |34 pages

The Primary Xylem of Angiosperms

(Intracellular casts)

chapter |32 pages

The Secondary Xylem of Dicotyledons

(Intracellular casts)

chapter |14 pages

The Xylem of Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

(Intracellular casts)

chapter |10 pages

Intercellular Spaces and Canals: Phloem and Parenchyma

(Intracellular casts)

part II|2 pages

The Technique of Microcasting

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter |4 pages

Preparation of Plant Material

chapter |8 pages

Injection of the Casting Agent

chapter |2 pages

Chemical Destruction of Plant Tissues

chapter |2 pages

Manipulation of Casts