Use of Infrared Microspectroscopy in Plant Growth and Development

Infrared microspectroscopy (IMS) has emerged as a key technique for the study of plant growth and development. The combination of IMS and synchrotron radiation has enabled researchers to analyze plant development at a cellular level. The spatial distribution of functional groups in plant tissue can...

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Published inApplied spectroscopy reviews Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 301 - 326
Main Authors Dokken, Kenneth M., Davis, Lawrence C., Marinkovic, Nebojsa S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.11.2005
Subjects
cellulose
chemical imaging
FTIR microspectroscopy
lignin
plant cell wall
principal components analysis
synchrotron radiation
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Summary:Infrared microspectroscopy (IMS) has emerged as a key technique for the study of plant growth and development. The combination of IMS and synchrotron radiation has enabled researchers to analyze plant development at a cellular level. The spatial distribution of functional groups in plant tissue can be determined by the "chemical imaging" ability of IMS. Attenuated total reflectance (ATR) and polarized IR spectroscopies in combination with IMS makes sampling rapid and easy, providing direct analysis in situ. This review covers applications of IMS to study cell wall architecture and the major cell wall components: lignin, cellulose, and polysaccharides; applications for agricultural and feed products; and changes to plant structure due to biotic and abiotic stressors.
ISSN:0570-4928
1520-569X
DOI:10.1080/05704920500230898