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Journal : Jurnal Florea

Morphoanatomy and Phytochemical Content of Sente Leaves (Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.)G.Don) under Different Light Intensity in Arboretum Universitas Padjadjaran Rachma, Nadhira Zaachrany; Mutaqin, Asep Zainal; Setiawati, Tia; Nurzaman, Mohamad; Hasan, Rusdi
Florea : Jurnal Biologi dan Pembelajarannya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS PGRI MADIUN

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/florea.v11i1.21146

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Light intensity in plants influences their growth potential as well as their morphological, anatomical, and physiological structures. This study aimed to observe the leaf area, leaf thickness, leaf type, stomatal type, stomatal density, chlorophyll content, and phytochemical content of Sente leaves (Alocasia macrorrhizos) in two locations with different light intensities. This exploratory research used a survey method to determine the research location, and environmental parameter measurements was used as supporting data. Morphological and anatomical parameters and chlorophyll content were assessed using a quantitative approach, while phytochemical content was determined qualitatively and analyzed descriptively. The results showed differences in the morphology, anatomy, chlorophyll content, and phytochemicals of Sente leaves in varying light intensities. Morphologically, the leaves of Sente plants in shaded locations had larger surface areas, were thinner, and appeared greener compared to those in unshaded locations. The stomatal density of leaves in unshaded areas was higher (76.43 cells/mm ²) compared to shaded areas (56.05 cells/mm ²). The chlorophyll content in shaded locations was higher (82.03 CCl) than in unshaded locations (41.7 CCl). Phytochemical tests for flavonoids and saponins showed higher compound levels in leaves from unshaded locations, while tannin tests revealed higher levels in shaded locations compared to unshaded ones. Meanwhile, tests for alkaloids and quinones yielded negative results.  
Characteristics of Stomata and Leaf Thickness in Several Liliales Plants Hasan, Rusdi; Nurzaman, Mohamad; Setiawati, Tia; Mutaqin, Asep Zainal
Florea : Jurnal Biologi dan Pembelajarannya Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/florea.v11i2.21297

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This study examines the stomatal characteristics and leaf thickness of six species within the Liliales: Gloriosa superba, Sansevieria trifasciata, Aloe vera, Cordyline terminalis, Pleomele angustifolia, and Allium fistulosum. Stomatal density, type, and distribution were measured to understand their relationship with leaf morphology. The results show that Gloriosa superba has a stomatal density of 148.72/mm² and an index of 0.295, with thin leaves. Sansevieria trifasciata, with its thick, fleshy leaves, has a lower stomatal density of 15.39/mm² and an index of 0.031. Aloe vera, another species with thick leaves, has a stomatal density of 38.47/mm² and an index of 0.067. In contrast, Cordyline terminalis and *Pleomele angustifolia, which have thin leaves, exhibit higher stomatal densities of 192.31/mm² and 128.21/mm², respectively. Their stomatal indices are 0.092 for Cordyline terminalis and 0.163 for Pleomele angustifolia. Allium fistulosum also has thin leaves, with a stomatal density of 100/mm² and a high stomatal index of 0.390. The study reveals that species with thicker leaves tend to have lower stomatal densities, a feature that helps reduce water loss in arid environments. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of plant adaptation mechanisms and have implications for improving water-use efficiency in agriculture and conservation efforts.