Suberin goes genomics: Use of a short living plant to investigate a long lasting polymer
Suberin is a highly persistent cell wall polymer, predominantly composed of long-chain hydroxylated fatty acids. Apoplastic suberin depositions occur in internal and peripheral dermal tissues where they generate lipophilic barriers preventing uncontrolled flow of water, gases and ions. In addition,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2012-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2012.00004/full |