Membrane Dynamics and Multiple Functions of Oil Bodies in Seeds and Leaves

Oil bodies have multiple functions: oleosin-mediated freezing tolerance of seeds, direct interaction with glyoxysomes for lipid degradation in seedlings, and antifungal compound production in leaves.

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Published in:Plant physiology (Bethesda) 2018-01, Vol.176 (1), p.199-207
Main Authors: Shimada, Takashi L., Hayashi, Makoto, Hara-Nishimura, Ikuko
Format: Article
Language:English
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Update on Multiple Functions of Oil Bodies
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Summary:Oil bodies have multiple functions: oleosin-mediated freezing tolerance of seeds, direct interaction with glyoxysomes for lipid degradation in seedlings, and antifungal compound production in leaves.
ISSN:0032-0889
1532-2548
DOI:10.1104/pp.17.01522