Ultrastructure of the resin ducts of Mangifera indica L. (Anacardiaceae). 3. Secretion of the protein-polysaccharide mucilage in the fruit.
Joel D. M., Fahn A.
Author Affiliation: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Annals of Botany 46 : 785-790
Abstract : Mango fruit ducts secrete a protein-carbohydrate mucilage in addition to lipophilic material. This mucilage was shown to be secreted in special duct regions. Loops of