Effects of cassava starch on the property of artificial endosperm and on the germination of artificial seeds.
Effects of 4 polymers on the property of artificial endosperm and on the germination of artificial seeds were studied. Results showed that complexed endosperm made from 1% cassava starch and 1.5% alginate improve the ventilation and imbibition properties of artificial seeds made from alginate only and enhanced the germination rate of artificial seeds.
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Department of Biology, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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D000464:Alginates / Q000494:pharmacology; D018552:Daucus carota / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D018525:Germination / Q000187:drug effects*; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D002365:Manihot / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000494:pharmacology; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D012639:Seeds / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D013213:Starch / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism
D000464:Alginates; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D011108:Polymers; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D014867:Water; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D013213:Starch