Anatomical Characteristics of Ethiopian Lowland bamboo ...
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Percent <strong>of</strong> metaxylem vessels along height & age-groups<br />
‣ High percent <strong>of</strong><br />
metaxylem vessels are<br />
7<br />
found in younger culms<br />
than older<br />
6<br />
‣ The highest percentage<br />
was observed in the top<br />
5<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> 3 year-old<br />
culms ( about 6.3%)<br />
4<br />
‣ The lowest was found in<br />
bottom portion <strong>of</strong> 4 yearold<br />
culms (about 1% ).<br />
‣ Regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>bamboo</strong><br />
age and culm portion the<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
metaxylem vessels<br />
obtained in this<br />
experiment falls within<br />
the rage <strong>of</strong> 1 to 6.3<br />
percent<br />
er ce nt 3P a ge <strong>of</strong> M etaxylem<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0<br />
Percentage <strong>of</strong> Metaxylem vessels<br />
bottom middle top<br />
age 2 age3 age4<br />
Bamboo Age
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