Mucigel is a slimy substance that covers the rootcap of the roots of plants. It is a highly hydrated polysaccharide, most likely a pectin, which is secreted from the outermost (epidermal) cells of the rootcap. Mucigel is formed in the Golgi bodies of such cells, and is secreted through the process of exocytosis. The layer of microorganism-rich soi...
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A complex polysaccharide containing sugars, organic acids, vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids, which is produced by cells in the root caps of plants. Mucigel has several functions: • It protects roots from desiccation and contains compounds that diffuse into the soil and inhibit growth in othe...
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