Possible evidence of bacterial degradation in Glossopteris flora of India

Authors

  • A.K. Srivastava Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India
  • Rajni Tewari Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1993.1144

Keywords:

Bacterial degradation, Glossopteris fructification, Jharia Coalfield, Permian (India)

Abstract

Scanning electron microscopy of cuticles of glossopteris fructification (Sculum type) recovered from the Upper Permian sequence of Jharia coalfield demonstrates damaged cellular tissue and bacteria like structures. Occurrence of bacteria over the marred surface of seed cuticle possessing plaque/pit suggests role of micro-organisms in biodegradation of Glossopteris flora.

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Published

1993-12-31

How to Cite

Srivastava, A., & Tewari, R. (1993). Possible evidence of bacterial degradation in Glossopteris flora of India. Journal of Palaeosciences, 42(1-3), 174–177. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1993.1144

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