title: Effects of cassava starch on the property of artificial endosperm and on the germination of artificial seeds.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Peking University, Beijing, China.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Zhu
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D011108:Polymers; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D014867:Water; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D013213:Starch