Contribution to the pollen morphology of Astragalus L. section Aegacantha Bunge (Galegeae-Fabaceae) and its systematic significance

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A NEW SPECIES OF ASTRAGALUS (FABACEAE) FROM ZHOB DISTRICT OF NORTHERN BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN

Nazar Khan et al.

Summary: This article describes a new species, Astragalus qamardinianus, from northern Balochistan, Pakistan. It is closely related to A. dieterlei but has distinct morphological characteristics. The authors provide a distribution map, illustrations, ecology, and ethnobotany of the new species.

PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY (2023)

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Light and scanning electron microscopic observation of palynological characteristics in spineless Astragalus L. (Fabaceae) and its taxonomic significance

Amjad Khan et al.

Summary: Pollen morphology of 12 species of spineless Astragalus was examined using light and scanning electron microscopy in this study. The results showed that pollen features can be used for the accurate delimitation and identification of the studied taxa.

MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE (2022)

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Systematic significance of pollen morphology in rare endemic taxa of Astragalus L. (Fabaceae)

Amjad Khan et al.

Summary: In this study, pollen grains of ten species of endemic Astragalus L. plants in Pakistan were examined using light and scanning electron microscopy. The qualitative and quantitative morphological characteristics of the pollen grains were observed and compared, providing valuable information for the identification and classification of these taxa. A diagnostic key was also established for easy and fast identification of the studied species.

PHYTOTAXA (2022)

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Biosystematic Study on Some Egyptian Species of Astragalus L. (Fabaceae)

Monier M. Abd El-Ghani et al.

Summary: This study identified and classified four species of Astragalus from Egypt using morphology, DNA barcode (ITS2), and molecular markers (SCoT). SCoT markers and the ITS2 region were efficient in distinguishing between Astragalus species and determining genetic relationships.

AGRICULTURE-BASEL (2021)

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