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Permeability of the Cell Walls of Allium

1917; University of Chicago Press; Volume: 64; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1086/332178

1940-1205

Scott C. Brooks,

Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies

1. The exterior cell wall of the epidermis from the inner surface of onion bulb scales is slightly permeable to hydrochloric acid, while it is practically impermeable to various salts, dyes, and to sodium hydroxide. 2. It is necessary to consider the influence of impermeable cell walls in interpreting experiments on the permeability of plant tissues.