Planta

, Volume 89, Issue 2, pp 126–135 | Cite as

Subcellular localization and possible functions of acid β-glycerophosphatases and naphthol esterases in plant cells

  • P. B. Gahan
  • J. McLean
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Summary

The subcellular localization of esterases and acid phosphatases in described for cells from roots of Vicia faba. The possible mode of transport of the esterases from a cytoplasmic site of synthesis to the cell wall is discussed.

Keywords

Cell Wall Plant Cell Subcellular Localization Acid Phosphatase Naphthol 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • P. B. Gahan
    • 1
  • J. McLean
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of Biology and Cell ScienceWoolwich PolytechnicLondon

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