Claim · model-written summary
Root transverse section of Garcinia gummi-gutta showed a circular outline with an outer brown cork, 4–5 layers of phellogen and a thin phelloderm.
- Taxon
- Garcinia gummi-gutta
Garcinia gummi-guttae0 - Organ / stage
- root transverse sectione1
- Outcome
- circular outline with an outer brown cork, followed by 4–5 layers of phellogen and a thin phelloderme1
Verbatim
e0“root of Garcinia gummi-gutta”
e1“Microscopic studies of the root transverse section revealed a circular outline with an outer brown cork, followed by 4–5 layers of phellogen and a thin phelloderm”
Title
Shalini B. V.; T. Tamizh Mani; Pavithra T.; et al. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026. doi:10.5281/zenodo.20465392
Other claims from this paper (5)
- Observation The root had a broad cortex of parenchymatous cells with embedded pericyclic fibers, and an inner region with phloem, irregularly arranged medullary rays, xylem vessels and starch-containing parenchyma cells.
- Observation The root powder of Garcinia gummi-gutta is brown in color.
- Observation Root powder microscopy revealed cork cells (surface view), bordered pitted vessels and xylem fibers.
- Observation Root powder microscopy revealed brachysclereids, starch grains and various types of crystals (clustered, rosette and prismatic).
- Observation The authors state that the evaluated parameters serve as reliable markers for identification and standardization of the plant.