ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Cell wall (polysaccharides)
;
Polysaccharides (cell wall)
;
Protoplast
;
Root
;
Zea (root, cell wall)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The cell-wall polysaccharides from different parts of maize roots have been analysed. The arabinose, galactose and mannose contents are influenced by cell differentiation, whereas xylose, rhamnose and uronic-acid contents are not. In cap cells, the pectin content is low but rhamnose and fucose are present in larger quantities. The cell-wall polysaccharides from cells of the elongation zone and their respective regenerating protoplasts were also analysed. The walls of the protoplasts contained higher xylose and mannose levels and a much lower level of cellulose than the cells from which they were derived.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00394579
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