Plant Cuticles
Download or Read eBook Plant Cuticles PDF written by G. Kerstiens and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1996-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : G. Kerstiens |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 360 |
| Release | : 1996-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040744016 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Plant Cuticles by : G. Kerstiens
Book excerpt: The cuticle, together with its associated waxes, acts as a diffusion barrier against the uncontrolled loss of water and solutes from leaves. It forms a mechanical barrier against penetration by fungi and pests and communicates with them via chemical signa
