Structure-function relationships of the plant cuticle and cuticular waxes - a smart material?

• Published in: Functional plant biology : FPB no. 10; pp. 893 - 910
• Main Authors: Bargel, H, Koch, K, Cerman, Z, Neinhuis, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2006
• Subjects: aerial parts; biomimetic surfaces; chemical composition; chemical structure; crystals; cutin; epicuticular wax; epidermis (plant); extracellular matrix; hydrophobicity; literature reviews; microstructure; plant cuticle; plants; self-cleaning; smart materials; structure-activity relationships; water repellency