Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Leaves of the Extremophile Plant <i>Colobanthus quitensis</i> (Kunth) Bartl. (Caryophyllaceae)

The presence of calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals has been widely reported in the plant kingdom. These structures play a central role in various physiological functions, including calcium regulation, metal detoxification, and photosynthesis. However, precise knowledge about their possible roles and fu...

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Main Authors: Olman Gómez-Espinoza, Daniel González-Ramírez, Jairo Méndez-Gómez, Rossy Guillén-Watson, Alejandro Medaglia-Mata, León A. Bravo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/9/1787