Raman microspectroscopy in the analysis of plant cuticular membranes
The outside of plants, including fruit, are covered by a cuticular membrane (CM). This membrane serves as protection from environmental factors. The basic composition of the CM is well understood, however, there are always variations among different species. The CM consists of a cutin matrix, which...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2010
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/23513 |