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XXIV.—The Occurrence of Endodermis in Leguminous Root Nodules and Its Effect upon Nodule Function

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2012

Helen L. Frazer
Helen L. Frazer
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Botany Department, University of Manchester.
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In recent years considerable progress has been made in the investigation of the biochemistry and physiology of the root nodules of leguminous plants (Wilson, 1940). It now appears desirable that the anatomical structure of the nodule should be re-examined from the standpoint of the functions which the nodule is considered to discharge. Special interest attaches to the distribution within the nodule of endodermis, cork, and any other suberized layers, since on this will depend the facility with which materials may be exchanged between the tissues of the nodule and the environment. There is some confusion in the literature as to the distribution of such suberized tissues within the nodule, but it is clear that rather curious features are presented.

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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B: Biological Sciences , Volume 61 , Issue 3 , 1942 , pp. 328 - 343
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Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1942

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