Changes in chloroplast fine structure during the senescence of Populus deltoides leaves.
1974
R Hernández-Gil, and
M Schaedle
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MeSH Term
Description
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D002736
Chloroplasts
Plant cell inclusion bodies that contain the photosynthetic pigment CHLOROPHYLL, which is associated with the membrane of THYLAKOIDS. Chloroplasts occur in cells of leaves and young stems of plants. They are also found in some forms of PHYTOPLANKTON such as HAPTOPHYTA; DINOFLAGELLATES; DIATOMS; and CRYPTOPHYTA.
Chloroplast,Etioplasts,Etioplast
D003368
Gossypium
A plant genus of the family MALVACEAE. It is the source of COTTON FIBER; COTTONSEED OIL, which is used for cooking, and GOSSYPOL. The economically important cotton crop is a major user of agricultural PESTICIDES.
The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time.
Senescence,Aging, Biological,Biological Aging
D013213
Starch
Any of a group of polysaccharides of the general formula (C6-H10-O5)n, composed of a long-chain polymer of glucose in the form of amylose and amylopectin. It is the chief storage form of energy reserve (carbohydrates) in plants.