Characterization of Biominerals in Cacteae Species by FTIR

A biomineral is a crystalline or amorphous mineral product of the biochemical activity of an organism and the local accumulation of elements available in the environment. The cactus family has been characterized by accumulating calcium oxalates, although other biominerals have been detected. Five sp...

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Main Authors: Alejandro De la Rosa-Tilapa, Agustín Maceda, Teresa Terrazas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/10/6/432