Poslední úprava: Kateřina Esserová, DiS. (11.06.2019)
Lectures:
1. Definitions and principles of cuticular analysis and its history, types of cuticular analysis (mass analysis, fragments analysis, cuticle analysis in situ), anatomical structure of the leaf, cuticle sensu stricto, sensu lato, preparation techniques, peeling method.
2. Terminology: Idiocentric features - thickness, sculpture, papillae; Epicuticular features - normal epidermal cells (outlines, anticlinal wall), types of trichomes and their bases, types of ventricles and their classification (polocytic, tetracytic, paracytic, anisocytic, diacytic, pericytic, desmocytic, copericytic, amphipericytic), hydatodes, hypodermis, idoblasts and internal secretory organs (scleroids, resin channels, secretion reservoirs); Topography: orientation, distribution and density of individual epicuticular features (stomatal density, stomatal index).
Exercises:
3-9. Practical demonstration and description of cuticular structures in selected groups of gymnosperms and angiosperms.
10. Preparation and preparation of permanent preparations.