Distribution of calcium oxalate crystals in the secondary phloem of conifers : a constitutive defense mechanism?

•   Calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals were studied in the secondary phloem of 46 conifer species from six families to characterize their distribution relative to defense. •   Scanning electron microscopy, and polarized light microscopy of stem tissue allowed analysis of the quantity, location, morphol...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1984. - 159(2003), 3 vom: 25. Sept., Seite 677-690
1. Verfasser: Hudgins, J W (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Krekling, Trygve, Franceschi, Vincent R
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article bark bark beetle calcium oxalate (CaOx) conifers crystals defense fibers phloem