The Puzzle of the Walnut Shell: A Novel Cell Type with Interlocked Packing
Abstract The outer protective shells of nuts can have remarkable toughness and strength, which are typically achieved by a layered arrangement of sclerenchyma cells and fibers with a polygonal form. Here, the tissue structure of walnut shells is analyzed in depth, revealing that the shells consist o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-08-01
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Series: | Advanced Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.201900644 |