The Pollen Coat Proteome: At the Cutting Edge of Plant Reproduction
The tapetum is a single layer of secretory cells which encloses the anther locule and sustains pollen development and maturation. Upon apoptosis, the remnants of the tapetal cells, consisting mostly of lipids and proteins, fill the pits of the sculpted exine to form the bulk of the pollen coat. This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Proteomes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7382/4/1/5 |