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Localization and Behaviour of Actin Microfilaments in Laticiferous Cells of Hevea brasiliensis in Latex Exploitation

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Actin microfilaments of laticiferous cells and bark wounds in Hevea brasiliensis were studied using TRITC-phalloidin fluorescent microscopy. Actin in latex from mature rubber trees was also investigated using SDS-PAGE and western-boltting. TRITC-fluorescent substance plugged the end of laticifers when latex flow stopped. Actin was detected only in C serum among the four latex fractions. Higher actin content was found in the latex collected at the beginning of tapping than in that collected just before latex flow stopped. Lower actin content was detected in the latex from rubber trees with more intensive exploitation. The present study indicated that actin microfilaments might play an important role in regulation of latex flow and plugging of the laticifers wounds.

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  1. School of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, 255049, Zibo, China

    Zhengquan Gao & Chunxiao Meng

  2. Yellow Sea Fishery Research Institute, 106 # Nanjing Road, 266071, Qingdao, China

    Naihao Ye

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Gao, Z., Meng, C. & Ye, N. Localization and Behaviour of Actin Microfilaments in Laticiferous Cells of Hevea brasiliensis in Latex Exploitation. J. Plant Biochem. Biotechnol. 17, 189–192 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03263284

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