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Large secretory cells are found in the pericarp of okra capsules. In early developmental stages these cells are conspicuous because of the great quantity of Golgi apparatus-derived, PAS positive substance stored between the protoplast and the cell wall. It is suggested that these cells may play a major role in the formation of okra mucilage.
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Mollenhauer, H.H. The fine structure of mucilage secreting cells ofHibiscus esculentus pods. Protoplasma 63, 353–362 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01252945
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