Preferred Term:
cutin
Definition:
A waxy hydrophobic substance deposited on the suface of plants, composed of complex long chain fatty esters and other fatty acid derivatives. This polymer is a major constituent of the plant cuticle.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/852
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