scholarly journals Short communication: Variations in leaf morphological characters of Shorea leprosula in progeny trial stand of a logging concession in Kalimantan, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alnus Meinata ◽  
MUHAMMAD NA’IEM ◽  
DWI TYANINGSIH ADRIYANTI
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Data ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Leaf Size ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Leaf Architecture ◽  
Size Category ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Progeny Trial ◽  
Variable Contribution ◽  
Shorea Leprosula

Indonesia has the highest distribution of Dipterocarpaceae members, and Shorea leprosula is one of the species that has a natural hybrid in its habitat. Furthermore, the members have intermediate morphological character with the neighboring species, Shorea curtisii. This study aimed to investigate the morphological variations of Shorea leprosula Miq. Progeny trial in PT Sari Bumi Kusuma. The morphological level of 72 Shorea leprosula in PT Sari Bumi Kusuma was identified through sampling. Furthermore, macroscopic and microscopic observations were conducted, and the measurement data were analyzed using cluster and principal component analyses to explain the morphological variable contribution. The results showed leaf architecture variations in laminar shape, apex shape, base shape, and midrib thickness category. The cluster analyses classified the samples into four cluster groups and they consist of a notophyll leaf size category with a rounded base. Meanwhile, the second group consists of an ellipse laminar shape with medium midrib thickness, and the third has an oblong laminar with an obtuse apex shape. The fourth group has a notophyll leaf size category with an obtuse base. The principal component analysis showed that the base shape has the highest contribution to diversity in the samples.

scholarly journals Morphological variability of acorns and its taxonomic significance in Quercus. from Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Bakis ◽  
MT Babaç
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Taxonomic Significance ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Quercus Species ◽  
Different Populations

Morphological variations of acorn among and within the groups of Quercus species were studied. A total of 617 acorns belonging to 14 species representing all 3 sections of Quercus L. (Fagaceae) in Turkey were examined in this study. Specimens were collected from 47 different populations over both Anatolian and Thrace part of Turkey. Principal component analysis was used to analyze the morphological characteristics of acorns. Results obtained from this study demonstrate the use of morphological characters in differentiating the taxa of Quercus and Cerris sections studied. Another important finding is the introgression among the acorns of species within Quercus section DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v43i3.21601 Bangladesh J. Bot. 43(3): 293-299, 2014 (December)

scholarly journals Morphological variations in geographically isolated populations of Bryum coronatum Schwager (Bryaceae, Bryales)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-366
Author(s):  
Shewli Bhattacharya ◽  
Sri Narayan Ojha ◽  
Samit Ray
Keyword(s):  
Monsoon Rainfall ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Leaf Size ◽  
Leaf Length ◽  
Leaf Cell ◽  
Isolated Populations ◽  
Spore Ornamentation ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Capsule Size ◽  
One Way Anova

Four populations of Bryum coronatum Schwager (Bryaceae, Bryales), collected from widely separated geographic regions - Sambalpur, Odisha; Lataguri, West Bengal; Gangtok and Changu, Sikkim; were studied with regard to variation in taxonomically significant morphological features as well as their dimension of both gametophytic and sporophytic features. In this study special emphasis has been put on spore dimension and spore ornamentation pattern as revealed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Dimension of taxonomically significant morphological parameters were measured for four populations and were subjected to analysis of variance (One way ANOVA) and Principal component analysis (PCA). ANNOVA results showed significant variation for all features except leaf length and upper leaf cell breadth. PCA results corroborated ANNOVA result only for upper leaf cell breadth. Spore ornamentation as revealed through SEM, is found to be bacculate in all the populations. CCA graph revealed that summer, winter temperature and monsoon rainfall influence leaf size, lamina cell size, capsule size, peristome size and spore size. With the help of above mentioned observations and statistical analysis the morphological variations, due to phenotypic plasticity have been quantified to reach at a meaningful conclusion. Taxonomic significance of spore dimension and wall ornamentation is also discussed.

scholarly journals Variation in morphological characters of Marsilea crenata living in floating aquatic, emergent aquatic, and terrestrial habitats

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
WISANTI WISANTI ◽  
DURAN COREBIMA ALOYSIUS ◽  
Siti Zubaidah ◽  
SRI RAHAYU LESTARI
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Quantitative Characters ◽  
Morphological Adaptations ◽  
Terrestrial Habitats ◽  
Grouping Pattern ◽  
Qualitative Characters ◽  
Two Populations

Abstract. Wisanti, Aloysius DC, Zubaidah S, Lestari SR. 2021. Variation in morphological characters of Marsilea crenata living in floating aquatic, emergent aquatic, and terrestrial habitats. Biodiversitas 22: 2853-2859. Marsilea is a hydrophyte fern that has plasticity often influenced by enviroment. Several of the species with different habitats or geographies show morphological variations. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the variations in morphological characters of M. crenata growing in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. A total of 38 plant samples were collected from their natural habitats including floating aquatic, emergent aquatic, and terrestrial types. Morphological variations data included 4 qualitative characters and 9 quantitative characters. The quantitative characters were analyzed by one-way ANOVA to test for differences, while the combination of both characters was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine the distribution between groups. The data results showed a separate grouping pattern between aquatic and terrestrial populations. These two groups showed significant differences in 5 quantitative characters and 2 qualitative characters. However, emergent aquatic samples’ distribution pattern is closer to the terrestrial group. The characters’ similarity of these two populations was in ??the rhizomes air spaces area, the position between leaflets and absence of red streak on the abaxial lamina. Conclusively, the variations in M. crenata’s morphological characters indicate that this plant has experienced morphological adaptations to water availability in its environment.

scholarly journals Morphological variation of plantain squirrel Callosciurus notatus (Boddaert, 1785) (Rodentia: Sciuridae) population in West Sumatra, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruhama Maya Sari ◽  
Hon Tjong Djong ◽  
DEWI IMELDA ROESMA
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Variation ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Morphometric Measurement ◽  
Arithmetic Average ◽  
Pair Group ◽  
Morphological Measurement ◽  
West Sumatra

Abstract. Tjong DH, Sari RM, Roesma DI. 2020. Morphological variation of plantain squirrel Callosciurus notatus (Boddaert, 1785) (Rodentia: Sciuridae) population in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Asian J For 21: 54-60. A study about the morphological variation of plantain squirrel among several populations in West Sumatra has been done in West Sumatra. There were 38 specimens of C. notatus collected from Padang, Lubuk Basung, Sangir, and Baso by using a survey and direct collection method. The morphometric measurement was conducted in the Laboratory of Genetic and Biomolecular, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Andalas University. Morphological measurement data based on 21 external characters and 35 skull characters were analyzed by the Kruskall Wallis test, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Unweighted Pair Group Method Arithmetic Average (UPGMA). The result showed that there was morphological variation in ten body characters and nine skull characters. It is necessary to do further research to determine what environmental factors specifically influence certain morphological characters.

Similitude génétique et mode de dispersion : la nature des populations clonales de peupliers baumiers (Populus balsamifera L.) au Nouveau-Québec

1989 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 1208-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Comtois ◽  
Serge Payette ◽  
Jean-Pierre Simon
Keyword(s):  
East Coast ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Leaf Size ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Hudson Bay ◽  
Populus Balsamifera ◽  
Discrete Events ◽  
Species Dispersal ◽  
Balsam Poplar ◽  
Leaf Size And Shape

In an attempt to understand the genetic make-up of northern populations of the balsam poplar, their genetic similarity has been estimated by means of foliar morphological and enzymatic characters. A factorial principal component analysis has shown that the morphological characters could be reduced to leaf size and shape, as well as to three accessory variables: the length of the petiole, the number of teeth and the top angle of the leaf tip. The shape and accessory characters were the most discriminant when comparing poplar stands. The fringing of poplar stands at the forest edges is determined mainly by the population density. Partition analyses of discriminant morphological characters and electrophoretically determined allele frequencies point to heavy gene exchange between poplar stands. The centres of genetic diversity of the east coast of Hudson Bay allows us to visualize species dispersal according to the "stepping stone" pattern, i.e. according to a progression that stems from successive discrete events. [Journal translation]

Morphological Variation in Fucus Vesiculosus Populations along Temperature and Salinity Gradients in Iceland.

1998 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 985-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kalvas ◽  
L. Kautsky
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Area ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Morphological Type ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Fucus Vesiculosus ◽  
Intermediate Form ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Salinity Gradients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Morphological Differences

Geographical morphological variations in Fucus vesiculosus populations were studied along the coast of Iceland. Principal component analysis (PCA) based on 11 morphological characters clustered the 26 sampling sites into four different morphological types as follows: (1) a morphological type found along the S-SW-W coast; (2) an intermediate form comprising only two populations in the NW; (3) a type found along the N-NE-E-SE coast; and (4) a type found independent of geographical area, in estuaries and at sites influenced by large freshwater outflows. Populations influenced by low salinity had significantly (P ≤ 0·001) shorter thalli, a shorter distance from the holdfast to the oldest dichotomy, smaller fronds, narrower stipes and midrib width compared to the morphology of all other more saline populations. No significant difference in frond width was found between the S-SW-W and the N-NE-E-SE populations. However, significant (P ≤ 0·001) morphological differences between them were observed, the former having shorter thalli, a greater distance from the holdfast to the oldest dichotomy, narrower stipes and smaller midrib width compared to the latter.

scholarly journals Variation on morphology and spore characters of Dicranopteris and Sticherus (Gleicheniaceae) from Rokan Hulu District, Riau, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afni Atika Marpaung ◽  
Ratna Susandarini
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Phenetic Relationships ◽  
The Family ◽  
Taxonomic Approach

Abstract. Marpaung AA, Susandarini R. 2021. Variation on morphology and spore characters of Dicranopteris and Sticherus (Gleicheniaceae) from Rokan Hulu District, Riau. Biodiversitas 22: 4475-4486. Dicranopteris and Sticherus are genera in the family Gleicheniaceae which have unique habits and distinctively specific growth with the presence of a bud on the forking branches. This study aims to reveal the species diversity of Gleicheniaceae members found in the forest area of Bukit Suligi Tandun, Rokan Hulu District, Riau and to document variations in their morphological characters and spores. Eleven collections were obtained from the exploration in the study area. The identification of plant specimens showed that these eleven taxa consisted of Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris speciosa, seven varieties of Dicranopteris linearis, and two varieties of Sticherus truncatus. Seven varieties within D. linearis were D. linearis var. linearis, D. linearis var. alternans, D. linearis var. altissima, D. linearis var. demota, D. linearis var. inaequalis, D. linearis var. subspeciosa, and D. linearis var. tetraphylla. The only one species of Sticherus found was S. truncatus which consisted of two varieties, namely S. truncatus var. truncata and S. truncatus var. involuta. Morphological characters were observed from fertile specimens, while spore characters were observed from spore microscopic slides prepared using acetolysis method. There were 42 morphological characters and spores examined and used as the basis for determining the phenetic relationships using cluster analysis and principal component analysis. The results of cluster analysis showed the formation of two clusters that clearly separated the genus Sticherus from Dicranopteris. The three species of Dicranopteris were also clearly separated from each other in different sub-clusters. The result of principal component analysis indicated characters that contribute to the grouping of the eleven taxa and was able to explain the distinguishing characters in each group recognized from the cluster analysis. Overall, the results of this study contributed to documenting in detail the morphological variations in sporophyte and spore characters in eleven taxa of Dicranopetris and Sticherus, as well as proving the role of morphological and spore characters in the classification and defining phenetic relationships using numerical taxonomic approach.

Readjustment of the Standard ASUDAS to Encompass Dental Morphological Variations in Plio-Pleistocene Hominins

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 32-48
Author(s):  
M. Louail ◽  
S. Prat
Keyword(s):  
Phylogenetic Relationships ◽  
Homo Sapiens ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Dental Anthropology ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Fossil Hominins ◽  
Fossil Hominin

The standard ASUDAS scoring system (Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System) is used to assess dental morphological variations in modern humans. It is also frequently used to study, score, and compare morphological variations in fossil hominin taxa and to examine their phylogenetic relationships. However, using ASUDAS in studies of this type is under debate because it is based on modern Homo sapiens populations and does not appear to cover all variations observed in fossil Plio-Pleistocene homi- nins. Our observations and coding of 178 dentals casts of Plio-Pleistocene specimens based on ASUDAS and from the literature have confirmed the need to adapt the standard system to fossil hominins. In this initial study, we propose that the scoring procedures for some morphological characters need to be readjusted, while others could be standardized following the ASUDAS system.

scholarly journals Intraspecific ecomorphological variations in Poecilia reticulata (Actinopterygii, Cyprinodontiformes): comparing populations of distinct environments

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio T. Mise ◽  
Fagner de Souza ◽  
João P. A. Pagotto ◽  
Erivelto Goulart
Keyword(s):  
Poecilia Reticulata ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Water Current ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Current Availability ◽  
Environment Type ◽  
Morphological Variables ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Morphological Differences

ABSTRACT Morphological variations, according to the principles of ecomorphology, can be related to different aspects of the organism way of life, such as occupation of habitats and feeding behavior. The present study sought to examine the intraspecific variation in two populations of Poecilia reticulata Peters, 1859, that occur in two types of environments, a lotic (Maringá Stream) and a lentic (Jaboti Lake). Due to a marked sexual dimorphism, males and females were analyzed separately. Thus, the proposed hypotheses were that the populations that occur in distinct environments present morphological differences. The morphological variables were obtained using morphometric measurements and the ecomorphological indexes. The data were summarized in a Principal Component Analysis (PCA). A Multivariate Analysis of Variance (Manova) was made to verify significant differences in morphology between the populations. Males and females showed similar ecomorphological patterns according to the environment they occur. In general the population from Maringá Stream had fins with major areas, and the Jaboti Lake population eyes located more dorsally. Additionally, others morphological differences such as wider mouth of the males from Maringá Stream, wider heads on Jaboti Lake females and more protractible mouths on males from Jaboti Lake suggest a set of environmental variables that can possibly influence the ecomorphological patterns of the populations, as the water current, availability of food resources and predation. In summary, the initial hypotheses could be confirmed, evidencing the occurrence of distinct ecomorphotypes in the same species according to the environment type.

Further Observations on the Morphology of Heterodera schachtii, with Remarks on the Bionomics of a strain attacking Mangolds in Britain

1929 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjorie J. Triffitt
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Beet ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Heterodera Schachtii ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Comparative Survey

In a previous publication the morphological characters of a strain of H. schachtii specialised on the potato in Lincolnshire were discussed. The size and shape of the brown cysts, size of the eggs and first stage larvæ and the general characters of the adult males of this strain were compared with those of a strain attacking potatoes in Rostock, Mecklenburg, for which the specific name H. rostochiensis was suggested by Wollenweber 1923.Considerable dimensional variations were found to exist in the Lincolnshire strain, and a study of the literature on the morphological characters of H. schachtii specialised on sugar-beet and oats, showed equally wide divergencies between the findings of different workers. A certain amount of preserved material of infected roots of beet and oats being available to the writer, as many developmental stages as possible were extracted from these, on which similar morphological studies were carried out. Thus a fairly complete comparative survey of H. schachtii specialised on beet, oats and potatoes was completed, and the morphological variations between the strains were found to be insufficient to justify the separation of the strain specialised on potato from those on beet and oats. The name H. rostochicnsis was, therefore, deemed a synonym for H. schachtii.

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