Phytomelanin
Phytomelanin (phytomelan) is a black, inert, organic material that forms a crust-like covering of some seeds, commonly found in Asparagales and Asteraceae but uncommon in other taxonomic groupings. Phytomelan is found in most families of the Asparagales (although not in Orchidaceae). It is mechanically hard and forms a resistant substance, although it is more pliable in the developing fruit, hardening later. Chemically it appears to be a polyvinyl aromatic alcohol, and is thought to be exuded from the hypodermis. it appears to provide resistance to insect predators and desiccation.
Wikipage redirect
primaryTopic
Phytomelanin
Phytomelanin (phytomelan) is a black, inert, organic material that forms a crust-like covering of some seeds, commonly found in Asparagales and Asteraceae but uncommon in other taxonomic groupings. Phytomelan is found in most families of the Asparagales (although not in Orchidaceae). It is mechanically hard and forms a resistant substance, although it is more pliable in the developing fruit, hardening later. Chemically it appears to be a polyvinyl aromatic alcohol, and is thought to be exuded from the hypodermis. it appears to provide resistance to insect predators and desiccation.
has abstract
En botánica, la fitomelanina e ...... las asteráceas no está clara.
@es
In botanica, la fitomelanina è ...... eae, Perityleae e Eupatorieae.
@it
Phytomelanin (phytomelan) is a ...... ect predators and desiccation.
@en
thumbnail
Wikipage page ID
49.290.262
Wikipage revision ID
702.838.370
type
comment
En botánica, la fitomelanina e ...... no está clara. Se ha descrito
@es
In botanica, la fitomelanina è ...... gido a maturazione del frutto.
@it
Phytomelanin (phytomelan) is a ...... ect predators and desiccation.
@en
label
Fitomelanina
@es
Fitomelanina
@it
Phytomelanin
@en