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The Plant Cuticle: An Ancient Guardian Barrier Set Against Long-Standing Rivals
The aerial surfaces of plants are covered by a protective barrier formed by the cutin polyester and waxes, collectively referred to as the cuticle. Plant cuticles prevent the loss of water, regulate transpiration, and facilitate the transport of gases and solutes. As the cuticle covers the outermost...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8267416/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34249035 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.663165 |