A new record of green spore in Lomaria (Blechnaceae, Polypodiospida)

Abstract Fern spores play a vital role in dispersal. The unique features of spores, such as size, thickness, and ornamentation can aid in taxonomic decisions and division of groups. Moreover, certain species of ferns possess green spores containing chlorophyll, an uncommon feature that can reinforce...

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Main Authors: André Luís de Gasper, Giesta Maria Olmedo Machado, Mariana Hartmann Karkow, Luís Adriano Funez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro 2023-12-01
Series:Rodriguésia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2175-78602023000101700&tlng=en