Morphological Characteristics of Solanaceae Pollen Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Abstract
Pollen grains are the male reproductive structures produced by Spermatophyta plants. The family Solanaceae is one of the most important plant families that contributes significantly to human needs, including crops such as eggplant, tomato, chili pepper, and others. This study aimed to observe the morphological structure of pollen grains from the Solanaceae family. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, with observations conducted using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results showed that the average equatorial diameter of pollen grains varied among species, with values of 43.12 µm in Datura innoxia, 35.98 µm in Capsicum annuum, 29.28 µm in Solanum melongena, and 32.22 µm in Solanum lycopersicum. Pollen grains of the Solanaceae family were characterized as tricolporate, and three types of exine ornamentation were identified, namely scabrate, striate, and reticulate.
How to Cite This Article
Ajeng Putri Widowati, Aliffian Nisa’ Cholida, Mirza Nuryady (2025). Morphological Characteristics of Solanaceae Pollen Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) . International Journal of Biological and Biomedical Research (IJBBMR), 1(1), 23-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54660/IJBBR.2025.1.1.23-28