Anatomy of Juniper (Juniperus excels) seed
Anatomy of Juniper (Juniperus excels) seed
Mohammad Ayaz
ABSTRACT
Intro: Fruit of Juniper (Juniperus excelsa) is a globose berry containing 1-5 seeds, with an average of about 3 seeds per berry. Average width of the seeds is 3.3 mm and average length 4.9. Each seed is roughly conical with a broad base and tapering towards the micropyler end, slightly curved and slightly three angled. In case of 5 seeds per berry the central seed is straight and four angled. Colour of the seeds is brown to blackish brown with broader end slightly discoloured.
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June 1980
Vol. 30, Iss. 2
