Lignification of developing maize ( Zea mays L.) endosperm transfer cells and starchy endosperm cells
Endosperm transfer cells in maize have extensive cell wall ingrowths that play a key role in kernel development. Although the incorporation of lignin would support this process, its presence in these structures has not been reported in previous studies. We used potassium permanganate staining combin...
Main Authors: | Sara eRocha, Paulo eMonjardino, Duarte eMendonça, Artur eda Câmara Machado, Rui eFernandes, Paula eSampaio, Roberto eSalema |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2014-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2014.00102/full |
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