Got milk? The secret life of laticifers.

摘要: Laticifers are specialized cells that occur in over 20 plant families several unrelated angiosperm orders. Although laticifers likely to be of polyphyletic origin, their occurrence is considered a morphological indicator relatedness among species. The classification based on developmental patterns and overall morphology. cytoplasmic latex exuded response damage often includes metabolites, such as cardenolides, alkaloids natural rubber. provide an effective location store defense although not all latex-bearing plants accumulate bioactive products. Ecophysiological studies have shown its associated metabolites vital for the against insects. anatomy, development physiology discussed with focus evolutionary ecological perspectives.