Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology

Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-9029

Research Article - (2014) Volume 2, Issue 3

Defoliation Influences Starch Granule Distribution and Structure in Medicago sativa L. Taproots as Revealed by SEM and TEM

Mendrano D1, Gana JA1*, Williams A1, Tubuo E1, Maselli A1 and Cunningham SM2
1Chicago State University, Biological Sciences Department, 9501 S. King Drive / SCI 310 Chicago IL 60628 (773), USA
2Purdue University, Department of Agronomy, 915 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054, USA
*Corresponding Author: Gana JA, Chicago State University, Biological Sciences Department, 9501 S. King Drive / SCI 310 Chicago IL 60628 (773), USA, Tel: 995-2430-773 Email:

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