Title
Ultrastructural Basis and Developmental Control of Blue Iridescence in Selaginella Leaves
Date of this Version
2-1984
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The iridescentb lue color of several Selaginellasp ecies is caused by a physical effect, thinfilm interference.P redictionsf or a model film have been confirmedb y electronm icroscopyo f S. willdenowaEnid S. uncinataF. or the latters pecies iridescencec ontributest o leaf absorption at wavelengths above 450 nm and develops in environments enriched with far-red (730 nm) light. This evidence supports the involvement of phytochrome in the developmental control of iridescence.
Recommended Citation
Ultrastructural Basis and Developmental Control of Blue Iridescence in Selaginella Leaves Charles Hébant, David W. Lee American Journal of Botany Vol. 71, No. 2 (Feb., 1984), pp. 216-219 Published by: Botanical Society of America Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2443748
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