Determination of the Elastic Properties of Tomato Fruit Cells with an Atomic Force Microscope
Since the mechanical properties of single cells together with the intercellular adhesive properties determine the macro-mechanical properties of plants, a method for evaluation of the cell elastic properties is needed to help explanation of the behavior of fruits and vegetables in handling and food...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Sensors |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/13/9/12175 |