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This study examines the distribution of Selenium (Se) and Calcium (Ca) in the petals, pistil, stamen, and seed pod of A. bisulcatus flower using µXRF mapping and XANES analysis. The composition of Se in various floral parts is determined. Circles in the maps indicate where XANES scans were conducted.
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A Figure 5. (A) Photograph of A. bisulcatus flower. (B) µXRF map showing distribution of Se (in red) and Ca (in green) in the petals of the flower. (C) µXRF map showing distribution of Se (in red) and Ca (in green) in the pistil and stamen of the flower, and in the seed pod (inset). (D) Composition of Se in all floral parts, as determined by XANES. Circles in B and C show where XANES scans were performed to determine Se composition. C B D SeCa 2 mm o 90% C-Se-C o o o o o 3% SeO32- SeCa 7% Se0 2 mm