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  • Plant biology
  • Cell biology
  • Wood science

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  • Xylem is crucial for water transport in plants.
  • Cell wall synthesis is a complex process in plant development.
  • The origin and function of extracellular components are actively researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and location of novel granular structures in differentiating xylem cells.
  • To explore the potential role of these granules in plant cell wall formation.

Main Methods:

  • Electron microscopy was used to visualize cellular structures.
  • Samples were taken from differentiating xylem tissues of Salix and Fagus species.

Main Results:

  • Spherical granules, approximately 24 nm in diameter, were identified.
  • These granules were consistently observed external to the plasmalemma of differentiating xylem cells.

Conclusions:

  • The identified granules represent a previously uncharacterized component of the xylem extracellular matrix.
  • Their location suggests a potential involvement in the synthesis or modification of the plant cell wall.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise function of these granules in xylem development.