Elaiosomes (Ancient Greek: ἔλαιον élaion "oil" + σόμα sóma "body") are fleshy structures that are attached to the seeds of many plant species. The elaiosome is rich in lipids and proteins, and …

2022年12月22日 · One important role is given to a seed structure known as the elaiosome. This fleshy appendage to a seed is related to and is crucial for improving the odds of germination …

‘Elaiosome’ is a collective functional term (Warburg, 1892; Sernander, 1906) encompassing appendages or seed surface structures that are anatomically described more accurately as …

2021年7月21日 · Elaiosome is an organelle that stores fat and is therefore rich in oil. It is a fleshy structure abundant in lipids and proteins. It occurs in seed tissues (e.g. chalaza, funiculus, …

2024年8月18日 · The seeds have a special feature – they each have a tiny attachment called an elaiosome. The elaiosome is a type of oil-rich appendage that contains fatty acids, amino …

…white appendage known as an elaiosome. The appendage is attractive to ants, which aid in seed dispersal. Carex have food bodies (elaiosomes) at the base of the perigynium for ants, …

Most myrmecochorous plants produce seeds with elaiosomes, a term encompassing various external appendages or "food bodies" rich in lipids, amino acids, or other nutrients that are …

2024年6月2日 · Myrmecochory is the dispersal of seeds by ants. Most myrmecochorous plants produce seeds with elaiosomes or "food bodies", structures attached to the seed which are …

2019年5月3日 · Elaiosomes are highly specialized nutrient-rich structures that are attached to the seeds of many plant species. The term elaiosome was introduced for the first time by …

What is an Elaiosome? An elaiosome is a specialized structure found on the seeds of many plant species. These elaiosomes are typically rich in lipids and proteins, making them attractive to …