Essays about: "callose"

Found 2 essays containing the word callose.

  1. 1. Regulation of callose synthases and beta-1,3-glucanases during aphid infestation on barley cv. Clipper

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Izabela Anna Cierlik; [2008]
    Keywords : barley; aphid; callose;

    Abstract : Plant resistance hypothesis says that under a period of time when a plant is exposed to powerful herbivore attack it will prioritise defence as a major metabolic function. In theory, induced plant defence (resistance) will provide opportunities for this organism to “invest” in other functions, in example growth when attackers are absent. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transcriptomes of Populus lines modified in Pectin methylesterase expression reveal activation of oxidative stress signaling pathways

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology

    Author : David Öhman; [2006]
    Keywords : Populus spp.; tyloses; wood formation; callose; oligogalacturonic acid; oxidative stress signaling pathways; pectin methylesterase; microarray; peroxidase activity; H2O2;

    Abstract : Pectin methylesterases (PMEs) catalyze the demethylesterification of cell wall polygalacturonans, and this is thought to play important roles in cell wall extensibility and intercellular adhesion. In addition, PMEs influence many physiological processes, such as stem elongation, root development, fertilization, fruit softening, and xylogenesis. READ MORE