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Further studies of the glandular tissue of the Sauromatum guttatum (Araceae) appendix¹

²Deptartment of Botany, Box 355325, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195; and ³Bekesy Laboratory, PBRC, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Electron microscopic studies showed that the trans-Golgi network (trans indicates the polarity of cisternae within the Golgi apparatus; it is opposite to the cis-face that is adjacent to the rough endoplasmic reticulum) was involved in the processing of the osmiophilic material present in the appendix of the inflorescence of Sauromatum guttatum. This material accumulated in the rough endoplasmic reticulum and in special pockets of the plasma membrane prior to heat production. Associations between the endoplasmic reticulum and trans-Golgi network were observed. The Golgi apparatus was composed of 5–6 dictyosomes on one side and one or two somewhat detached cisternae on the other side. Various nonosmiophilic Golgi-derived vesicles were observed: small ones covered with spike-like material, large ones with a smooth surface, and irregularly shaped ones. These electron-translucent vesicles seemed to accumulate in specific localities at the plasma membrane surface in the vicinity of the osmiophilic material; they were not found when the aroma was released. During heat production, the Golgi structures shrank and the activity of the trans-Golgi network seemed to be reduced. At the same time, coated pits were seen at the plasma membrane surface. In some cells, hypertrophic Golgi apparatuses were seen with only 2–3 dictyosomes that contained granulated material in their lumens. Finally, the osmiophilic material was also found in the plasmodesmata.

Key Words: appendix • Araceae • electron microscopy • Golgi • osmiophilic material • secretion • voodoo lily

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