The goo-d stuff : Plantago as a myxospermous model with modern utility
© 2020 The Authors New Phytologist © 2020 New Phytologist Foundation.
| Veröffentlicht in: | The New phytologist. - 1984. - 229(2021), 4 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 1917-1923 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2021
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | The New phytologist |
| Schlagworte: | Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Plantago mucilage myxospermy polysaccharides psyllium Arabidopsis Proteins Plant Mucilage |
| Zusammenfassung: | © 2020 The Authors New Phytologist © 2020 New Phytologist Foundation. Mucilage, a gel-like layer formed around wetted seeds in a process called myxospermy, has importance as a proxy for studying cell wall polysaccharide biosynthesis and interactions and as a source of valuable health supplements and hydrocolloids. Arabidopsis thaliana has provided unrivalled insight into mucilage/cell wall synthesis, but its lack of commercial utility presents an opportunity to develop an alternative myxospermous model linking genetics, chemistry and functionality. Here, we discuss recent advances in the understanding of mucilage production, composition and properties of Plantago, a promising candidate as an alternative model with economic relevance. We outline how genomic/transcriptomic and chemical analysis advances could be made to strengthen Plantago's use as a model system, through challenging but achievable approaches |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 14.05.2021 Date Revised 14.05.2021 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1469-8137 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/nph.17095 |