Plant physiology
Evolution of phenolic conjugate incorporation in plant sporopollenin.
Lei Xu, An-Mei Zhu, Yi-Fan Ju, Gui Yan, Yu-Chi He
Published: 202510.1093/plphys/kiaf680
Abstract
Sporopollenin, a structurally complex and chemically recalcitrant biopolymer, forms the outer exine layer of plant spores and pollen, protecting male gametes from environmental stresses. Varying levels of phenolic constituents are incorporated as bui…
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