title: Energy dispersive X-ray analysis of protein bodies in Protea compacta cotyledons.
abstract: The elemental composition of globoids in the protein bodies of Protea compacta cotyledons was studied by means of energy dispersive X-ray analysis. The globoid crystal was rich in phosphorus and calcium with lesser amounts of magnesium and potassium suggesting the presence of phytin in these structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Botany, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van Staden
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Comins