Macroscopic and microscopic study on floral biology and pollination of Cinnamomum verum Blume (Sri Lankan).

ABSTRACT: Cinnamomum verum Blume (syn Cinnamomum zeylanicum) commonly known as Ceylon cinnamon, has gained worldwide attention due to its health benefits and its unique quality. Therefore, maintaining the yield quality and quantity is essential, especially for high-end value-added products. Knowledge on floral behaviour and reproductive biology is essential for breeding superior varieties and is critical for commercial cultivation efforts. However, limited literature is available on the floral biology of C. verum. Here in this study, we assessed the seasonal flowering, floral development and pollination of two cultivars of C. verum. Both macroscopic and microscopic data were collected on floral biology, pollination, and male and female floral organs before and after pollination. Cinnamomum verum is

SUBMITTER: Hathurusinghe BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9894414 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature