Cuticular Wax Composition of Wild and Cultivated Northern Berries

The outer-most layer of plant surface, the cuticle, consists of epi- and intra-cuticular wax. It protects the plant from dehydration, extreme temperatures and UV radiation, as well as attacks from pests such as molds and bacteria. Berry cuticular waxes are studied to understand the metabolism charac...

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Main Authors: Linards Klavins, Maris Klavins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
wax
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/5/587

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