Role of microstructure of cellulosic mucilage in seed anchorage:A mechanical interpretation of antitelechory in plants
K. Bhaskaran, S. Puchalapalli, A. P. Deshpande, S. Varughese
The paper investigates the role of cellulosic mucilage microstructure in seed anchorage and adhesion, finding strain stiffening in cellulosic components contributes to anti-telechory in arid plants.
bioRxiv · Jan 8, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology