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Jun 1, 2024 · Plant polysaccharides are broadly categorized into two distinct chemically well defined types: (i) starch based polysaccharide (storage energy form) and (ii) non-starch based polysaccharides (structural form) as depicted in Fig. 1.2. Starch-based polysaccharides (SP) being composed of amylose and amylopectin are easily digestible by pancreatic ...
13 hours ago · For example, "... 44% of all species of vascular plants and 35% of all species in four vertebrate groups are confined to 25 hotspots comprising only 1.4% of the land surface of the Earth." Those arguing in favor of setting priorities for coldspots point out that there are other measures to consider beyond biodiversity.
13 hours ago · The Hidden Menace Of Microplastics. Friday, 31 May 2024, 9:13 pm. Press Release: Asia Pathways. The problem of plastic pollution has gained global attention, but there is another, less visible ...
13 hours ago · Vitamin E is a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. [1] [2] Vitamin E deficiency, which is rare and usually due to an underlying problem with digesting dietary fat rather than from a diet low in vitamin E, [3] can cause nerve problems. [4] Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant which may help ...
13 hours ago · When their production becomes overactive, the resulting accumulation of spent cells in the vascular system can cause the plaque buildup and blockages they are supposed to prevent. The resulting hardening of the arteries (动脉) is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
13 hours ago · Unstressed plants also made sounds, but far fewer; the stressed plants sent out between 30 and 50 clicks per hour. The team thinks the sounds may be caused by air bubbles in the plants’ vascular systems. It’s not clear whether the sounds serve any purpose, such as an attempt to communicate with other organisms.
