Table 3.
Leaf characteristics (mean ± standard error) of tetraploid and octoploid P. cablin
| Ploidy | Leaf length (cm) | Leaf width (cm) | Leaf index | Leaf area (cm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetraploid (3 month) | 6.55 ± 0.21a | 5.08 ± 0.14a | 1.3 ± 0.03a | 24.17 ± 1.10a |
| Octoploid (3 month) | 7.23 ± 0.13b | 6.84 ± 0.18b | 1.06 ± 0.02b | 35.37 ± 1.15b |
| Tetraploid (6 month) | 7.14 ± 0.81b | 6.26 ± 0.84b | 1.14 ± 0.1a | 31.51 ± 4.52c |
| Octoploid (6 month) | 7.3 ± 0.9b | 7.12 ± 0.8c | 1.03 ± 0.05b | 40.23 ± 4.56d |
a
Values within the same column followed by different lower-case letters are significantly different according to two-sample t-test (p < 0.05).
Leaf index = leaf length/leaf width.