Structural character of sorghum endosperm transfer cells and their relationship with embryo and endosperm

Endosperm transfer cells mainly occur in the epithelial layer of the endosperm and transport the nutrient unloaded by the maternal vascular tissue. They have wall ingrowths that can facilitate solute transportation. Here we report our further investigation of endosperm transfer cells in sorghum (Sor...

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Main Authors: Yankun Zheng, Zhong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-09-01
Series:International Journal of Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pb/article/view/1578