Structure‐function analysis of the maize bulliform cell cuticle and its potential role in dehydration and leaf rolling
Abstract The hydrophobic cuticle of plant shoots serves as an important interaction interface with the environment. It consists of the lipid polymer cutin, embedded with and covered by waxes, and provides protection against stresses including desiccation, UV radiation, and pathogen attack. Bulliform...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Plant Direct |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.282 |