Characterisation of an anther-specific β-1,3-glucanase

A critical stage in pollen development is the separation of the microspores following meiosis. In almost all angiosperms the pollen mother cell and resultant microspores are encased in a thick callose wall. At the appropriate developmental stage, the surrounding tapetal cells secrete callase, a comp...

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Main Author: Hird, Diane Lee
Published: University of Leicester 1995
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.674413