ISSN:
1432-1939
Keywords:
Cell components
;
Grasses
;
Interspecific variation
;
Pyrolysis mass spectrometry
;
Relative growth rate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Eleven grass species varying in potential relative growth rate (RGR) were investigated for differences in chemical composition by pyrolysis mass spectrometry. The spectral data revealed correlations between RGR and the relative composition of several biopolymers. Species with a low potential RGR contained relatively more cell wall material such as lignin, hemicellulose, cellulose, polysaccharide-bound ferulic acid and hydroxyproline-rich protein, whereas species with a high potential RGR showed relatively more cytoplasmic elements such as protein (other than those incorporated in cell walls) and sterols.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00317165
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