Protein reservoirs of seeds are composites of amyloid and amyloid-like structures facilitating sustained release during germination and seedling growth
N. Sinha, T. Zahra, A. Gahane, B. Rout, A. Bhattacharya, S. Basu, A. Chakrabarti, A. Thakur
This study identifies amyloid and amyloid-like structures in plant seed storage protein bodies (SSPB) and demonstrates their role in controlling germination and seedling growth.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology