ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary A culm sample of Phyllostachys makinoi was investigated by analysis of its chemical composition, and by electron microscopic observations of the cell wall structure before and after extraction and degradation procedures. Quantitative determination of the components resulted in 2.6% extractives, 25.5% lignin, 45.3% alpha-cellulose, and 24.3% polyoses. The main polyose is an arabinoxylan with a Xyl: Ara ratio of about 17:1. The electron micrographs show a lamellar deposition of lignin and polyoses within the secondary walls. Lignin is obviously soluble by parts in alkaline as well as in acidic reagents. Sodium hydroxide solution removes cell wall substance mainly from the secondary walls, whereas trifluoroacetic acid removes substance from compound middle lamellae.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00350469
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