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Trichome compartmentalization

Lignin strips in glandular trichomes

Compartmentalization of specialized compounds in glandular trichomes is essential for plant protection against stresses and attraction of pollinators. This compartmentalization is achieved by the establishment of a lignin-based apoplastic barrier named ‘neck strip’, which is present in trichomes of diverse plant species.

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Cesarino, I., Oliveira, D.M. Lignin strips in glandular trichomes. Nat. Plants 10, 706–707 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-024-01676-1

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