Chemical Structure and Localization of Levan, the Predominant Fructan Type in Underground Systems of Gomphrena marginata (Amaranthaceae)

Chemical Structure and Localization of Levan, the Predominant Fructan Type in Underground Systems of Gomphrena marginata (Amaranthaceae)

Gomphrena marginata Seub. (Amaranthaceae) is an endemic species from Brazilian campos rupestres with a fructan accumulating underground reserve system. Analyses of high performance anion exchange chromatography (HPAEC–PAD) revealed the presence of the soluble carbohydrates glucose, fructose, sucrose...

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Main Authors: Emanuela O. Joaquim, Adriana H. Hayashi, Luce M. B. Torres, Rita C. L. Figueiredo-Ribeiro, Norio Shiomi, Fernanda S. de Sousa, João H. G. Lago, Maria A. M. Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Amaranthaceae
soluble carbohydrates
plant anatomy
campos rupestres
fructo-polysaccharides
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.01745/full

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