Fig. 5From: Eco-biochemical responses, phytoremediation potential and molecular genetic analysis of Alhagi maurorum grown in metal-contaminated soilsHistological analysis of transverse section of A. maurorum stem showing stem phenotypic properties at 100X and magnified parts at 400X. A Stem of site A1 and its magnified part showing chlorenchyma with glands; B Stem of site A2 and its magnified part showing stomata and stomatal cavity; C Stem site of A3 and its magnified part showing vascular bundle. Black arrows indicated stomata openings; Figure abbreviations: Cu, Cuticle; Epi, epidermis; Stc, stomatal cavity; Chl, chlorenchyma; Gl, gland; Peri, pericycle; VB, vascular bundle; Xy, xylem; Ph, phloem; Pi, pith. Bars = 10 μmBack to article page