A Scanning Electron Microscope Study of the Formation and Surface Characteristics of the Peel of the Banana Fruit During its Development

Results of a study showed that cell expansion at the surface, in bananas, occurred throughout fruit development. Three weeks after harvest, the ridges on the epicuticular surface of the banana flattened and the cells were elongated parallel to the circumference of the fruit.

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Published in:International journal of plant sciences 1989-03, Vol.150 (1), p.30
Main Authors: Williams, Michelle H, Vesk, Maret, Mullins, Michael G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular biology
Fruits
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Summary:Results of a study showed that cell expansion at the surface, in bananas, occurred throughout fruit development. Three weeks after harvest, the ridges on the epicuticular surface of the banana flattened and the cells were elongated parallel to the circumference of the fruit.
ISSN:1058-5893
1537-5315