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Fructans
Author(s) -
Nelson C. J.,
Spollen W. G.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
physiologia plantarum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.351
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1399-3054
pISSN - 0031-9317
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-3054.1987.tb02892.x
Subject(s) - fructan , biology , botany , food science , fructose
Fructans are a major form of stored carbohydrate in vegetative tissues of many plant species and may contribute other functions. Their chemical structures, distribution among plant families, metabolism and possible physiological significance are discussed.