Abstract
Pectins are conventionally thought to form a gel-like matrix between stress-bearing cellulose microfibrils in growing plant cell walls. A new study proposes a more active role in driving wall expansion. How does the proposal stack up against current evidence?
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R660-R662 |
Journal | Current Biology |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 8 2020 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)