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aleuronic

aleuronic

9.9
Relating to the outer seed layer that is rich in protein
  • adjective
  • /əˈlʊərənɪk/
  • Specialized
: aleurónico
  • The aleuronic layer is important in the germination process of seeds.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the distribution of aleuronic proteins in wheat grains.

  • The aleuronic layer helps protect the seed during germination.

  • Changes in the aleuronic cells can affect the nutritional value of cereals.

  • In some plants, the aleuronic content is crucial for seed viability.

  • The aleuronic layer plays a vital role in supplying nutrients to the developing seed.

  • Researchers studied the distribution of aleuronic proteins in wheat grains to enhance crop yield.

  • Changes in the aleuronic cells can affect the nutritional value of cereals, influencing their market quality.

Surface Forms

aleuronic positive

Morphology

aleuronic = aleurone (transparent) = aleurone + ic

Formed by the regular adjective suffix '-ic' on the noun 'aleurone', meaning 'relating to aleurone'.

Etymology

Aleuronic comes from aleurone, which in turn comes from the Greek aleuron meaning 'flour', because the aleurone layer looks like a fine, flour-like coating and holds protein in seeds. So aleuronic describes something relating to that protein-rich outer layer of a seed.