Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Irina SFECLĂ
The study of the ornamental plants morphogenesis is of great importance because it allows the control of growth and development processes, and correction, adjustment and application of cultivation technology. The architecture of the bioform is determined by the vegetative organs. The vital form of the plant is an indicator of vital processes in the organism (Cernei 1994). During most of the year, physiological processes are concentrated in underground organs. Due to this aspect, research was carried out on the rhizome of Kniphofia nelsonii Mast. (red hot poker), in particular, of the buds of renewal. During this study were examined: the morphological aspects of the root; the morphological aspect of the rhizome; the type of renewal buds; its development method during the plant's vegetative and dormant periods (August, November and February); their shape and disposition; presence or absence of cataphylls; their number, shape, size and their protective role; the type of proliferation and foliation.
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