the Leaf morphometric characterisation of kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) in the Wilaya of Tlemcen

Leaf morphometric characterisation of kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) in the Wilaya of Tlemcen

Authors

  • AHMED MARWANE KERMOUNI SERRADJ laboratory of Applied genetic in agriculture, ecology and public health, University of Tlemcen, Algeria
  • ZEBAIR 1Laboratory of Applied genetic in agriculture, ecology and public health, University of Tlemcen, Algeria.
  • Meroua ZEKRI 1Laboratory of Applied genetic in agriculture, ecology and public health, University of Tlemcen, Algeria.
  • Ameur BOUANDAS 1Laboratory of Applied genetic in agriculture, ecology and public health, University of Tlemcen, Algeria.
  • Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar 1Laboratory of Applied genetic in agriculture, ecology and public health, University of Tlemcen, Algeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46325/gabj.v9i2.437

Keywords:

Description, Leaves, Morphology, petiole, hairs, Tlemcen, Characteristics, Qualitative and Quantitative

Abstract

This study focuses on the description of kermes oak leaves in the wilaya of Tlemcen, (5 different regions) based on 10 characteristics (one qualitative and nine quantitative). It is also based on a study of the pilosity present on the petiole, the results of which enabled us to describe each area individually. Trees in the Ziaten region located near the sea had longer leaves than those in other regions (0.082 ± 3.687), as did the length of the petiole and the number of hairs present on it. On the other hand, the results showed that the trees in the Ifri region, far from the sea, have smaller, light and dark green leaves with similar proportions, as well as a reduced number and length of hairs. Analysis of the data enabled us to conclude correlations between qualitative and quantitative characteristics with their graphical representations, showing a strong correlation between leaf shape and colour, as well as the correlation between petiole length and leaf. As a result, varieties from different regions were classified according to qualitative and quantitative characteristics into new distinct categories, allowing us to see the morphological diversity of leaves in these regions. As well as the correlation between stem and leaf length.

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07/16/2025

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KERMOUNI SERRADJ, A. M., Chaima , Z., ZEKRI , M., BOUANDAS, A., & Gaouar, S. B. S. (2025). the Leaf morphometric characterisation of kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) in the Wilaya of Tlemcen: Leaf morphometric characterisation of kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) in the Wilaya of Tlemcen. Genetics & Biodiversity Journal, 9(2), 72–86. https://doi.org/10.46325/gabj.v9i2.437

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