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Mérida Angel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The priming of storage glucan synthesis from bacteria to plants: current knowledge and new developments.
'Wiley', 2010Co-Authors: D'hulst Christophe, Mérida AngelAbstract:International audienceSummary Starch is the main polymer in which carbon and energy are stored in land plants, algae and some cyanobacteria. It plays a crucial role in the physiology of these organisms and also represents an important polymer for humans, in terms of both diet and Nonfood Industry uses. Recent efforts have elucidated most of the steps involved in the synthesis of starch. However, the process that initiates the synthesis of the starch granule remains unclear. Here, we outline the similarities between the synthesis of starch and the synthesis of glycogen, the other widespread and abundant glucose-based polymer in living cells. We place special emphasis on the mechanisms of initiation of the glycogen granule and current knowledge concerning the initiation of the starch granule. We also discuss recent discoveries regarding the function of starch synthases in the priming of the starch granule and possible interactions with other elements of the starch synthesis machinery
Ángel Mérida - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The priming of storage glucan synthesis from bacteria to plants: current knowledge and new developments
New Phytologist, 2010Co-Authors: Christophe D'hulst, Ángel MéridaAbstract:Summary Starch is the main polymer in which carbon and energy are stored in land plants, algae and some cyanobacteria. It plays a crucial role in the physiology of these organisms and also represents an important polymer for humans, in terms of both diet and Nonfood Industry uses. Recent efforts have elucidated most of the steps involved in the synthesis of starch. However, the process that initiates the synthesis of the starch granule remains unclear. Here, we outline the similarities between the synthesis of starch and the synthesis of glycogen, the other widespread and abundant glucose-based polymer in living cells. We place special emphasis on the mechanisms of initiation of the glycogen granule and current knowledge concerning the initiation of the starch granule. We also discuss recent discoveries regarding the function of starch synthases in the priming of the starch granule and possible interactions with other elements of the starch synthesis machinery.
Zhong Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Comparison of endosperm amyloplast development and degradation in waxy and non-waxy wheat
Cereal Research Communications, 2018Co-Authors: Yang Yang, Xinyu Chen, G.x. Lin, Jieyue Sheng, J.y. Nie, Q.j. Wang, Er-jin Zhang, Zhong WangAbstract:The waxy wheat shows special starch quality due to high amylopectin content. However, little information is available concerning the development and degradation of amyloplast from waxy wheat endosperm. To address this problem, waxy wheat variety, Yangnuo 1, and a non-waxy wheat variety, Yangmai 13, were chosen to investigate the development and degradation of endosperm amyloplast during wheat caryopsis development and germination stage respectively using histochemical staining and light microscopy. Changes of morphology, the soluble sugar and total starch content were indistinguishable in the process of caryopsis development of two wheat varieties. The developing endosperm of non-waxy was stained blue-black by I2-KI while the endosperm of waxy wheat was stained reddish-brown, but the pericarp of waxy and non-waxy wheat was stained blue-black. In contrast to nonwaxy wheat, endosperm amyloplast of waxy wheat had better development status and higher proportion of small amyloplast. During seed germination many small dissolution pores appeared on the surface of endosperm amyloplast and the pores became bigger and deeper until amyloplast disintegrated. The rate of degradation of waxy wheat endosperm amyloplast was faster than non-waxy wheat. Our results may also be helpful to the use of waxy starch in food and Nonfood Industry.
Sun Hui - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Research progress on the properties of glutinous wheat flour
Science and Technology of Cereals oils and Foods, 2008Co-Authors: Sun HuiAbstract:Glutinous wheat will become more and more useful in both food and Nonfood Industry since it contains little amylose.The research progress of late years in China and abroad,on breeding of glutinous wheat,the properties of glutinous starch and common starch blended with glutinous starch were discussed.In addition,the development and application of glutinous starches in food Industry were also summarized.
Christophe D'hulst - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The priming of storage glucan synthesis from bacteria to plants: current knowledge and new developments
New Phytologist, 2010Co-Authors: Christophe D'hulst, Ángel MéridaAbstract:Summary Starch is the main polymer in which carbon and energy are stored in land plants, algae and some cyanobacteria. It plays a crucial role in the physiology of these organisms and also represents an important polymer for humans, in terms of both diet and Nonfood Industry uses. Recent efforts have elucidated most of the steps involved in the synthesis of starch. However, the process that initiates the synthesis of the starch granule remains unclear. Here, we outline the similarities between the synthesis of starch and the synthesis of glycogen, the other widespread and abundant glucose-based polymer in living cells. We place special emphasis on the mechanisms of initiation of the glycogen granule and current knowledge concerning the initiation of the starch granule. We also discuss recent discoveries regarding the function of starch synthases in the priming of the starch granule and possible interactions with other elements of the starch synthesis machinery.