ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Calcofluor white
;
Cellulose synthesis
;
Congo red
;
Oocystis
;
Plasma membrane
;
Terminal complexes (plasma membrane)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Cell wall and thus cellulose microfibril formation in the presence of Congo red or Calcofluor white by Oocystis solitaria autospores was investigated ultrastructurally and chemically. The prevention of microfibril formation by both substances is accompanied by drastic changes of microfibril synthesis and orientation as well as the morphology of plasma-membrane-associated E-face terminal complexes. Removal of Congo red and Calcofluor white from the culture medium results in the recovery of microfibril formation, of a normal patterned microfibril arrangement, and of terminal complexes with extending microfibril imprints.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00397402
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