Pollen Morphological Study of Some Fabaceae Species and Their Taxonomical Relationship

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive pollen micro-morphological study of ten species from five genera within the Fabaceae family. The study aims to assess the taxonomic relationships among these species based on pollen size, aperture type, and exine ornamentation patterns. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to analyze pollen grains, and measurements were taken for various morphological parameters. The study reveals significant variation in pollen size, shape, and surface ornamentation among the studied species. Binary data analysis and genetic similarity calculations were performed to assess the morphological similarities and phylogenetic relationships among the species. The results highlight distinct pollen morphologies within the Fabaceae family and provide valuable insights into the taxonomic considerations of these species. This research underscores the utility of pollen micro-morphology as a reliable tool for taxonomic classification and phylogenetic analysis in angiosperms.