%0 Journal Article %A Chockpisit Thepsithar and Aree Thongpukdee %D 2013 %J International Journal of Bioengineering and Life Sciences %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 80, 2013 %T Comparative Micro-Morphology, Anatomy and Architecture of Leaf of Physalis %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/16204 %V 80 %X Two species of Physalis, P.angulataL. and P. peruviana L. were used as models for comparative study to understand the values of micro-morphological, -anatomical and architectural characteristics of leaf for taxonomic purposes and possibly breeding and commercial applications. Both speciespossess amphistomaticleaves with 1-layer epidermis, 3-4-layer spongy mesophyll andbicollateral bundle midrib. Palisade parenchyma cells of P. angulatawere almost twice longer (65-75 μm) than the other one. Type of stomata was similar as anomocyticbut stomatal index(SI) at adaxial surface and abaxial surface of P. angulata were less than of P. peruvianaas 3.57, 4.00 and6.25, 6.66 respectively. Some leaf architectural characteristics such as leaf shape, order of venationalsoprovided information of taxonomic significance %P 806 - 810