Title of article
Complex biomineralization pattern in cactaceae
Author/Authors
Paula V. Monje، نويسنده , , Enrique J. Baran، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Pages
3
From page
121
To page
123
Abstract
The infrared spectroscopic investigation of biominerals isolated from different Cactaceae species belonging to the Opuntioideae subfamily shows the presence of a very complex mineral composition, including whewellite (monohydrated calcium oxalate), opal (SiO2) and calcite (CaCO3). This is the first report on the presence of a calcium carbonate in these types of plants.
Keywords
Cactaceae , Opuntioideae , biominerals , infrared spectroscopy , calcite
Journal title
Journal of Plant Physiology
Serial Year
2004
Journal title
Journal of Plant Physiology
Record number
1278652
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