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From: Eco-biochemical responses, phytoremediation potential and molecular genetic analysis of Alhagi maurorum grown in metal-contaminated soils

Fig. 3

Histological analysis of transverse section of A. maurorum leaf phenotype at 100X and magnified parts at 400X. A Leaf intercostal region and margin of site A1 and its magnified part showing gland of site A1; B leaf midrib of site A2 and its magnified part showing gland of site A2; C Leaf intercostal region and margin of site A3 and its magnified part showing stomata. Black arrows indicated stomata openings; Figure abbreviations: Cu, cuticle; Epi, epidermis; PM, palisade mesophyll; SM, spongy mesophyll; VB, vascular bundle; Xy, xylem; Ph, phloem; SC, secretory cavity; Gl, gland; St, stomata; Stc, stomatal cavity. Bars = 10 μm

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