Conduction of ionic solutes and assimilates in the leptom of Polytrichum juniperinum willd

S. Trachtenberg*, E. Zamski

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Abstract

The leptom was found to conduct assimilates, exogenous applied sucrose, and ionic solutes such as sulphate and lead. Ions, some of which are toxic, can move in the free space from the outer surface across the cortex to the leptom. The ions are accumulated in the leptom cells, leaving the hadrom free. The possible function of the leptom as endodermis is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)719-727
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Experimental Botany
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1978

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