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materials science
materials
polymers
cutin
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Research, Technology, Methods
research
animal research
chemical substances
chemical compounds
organic compounds
polymers
cutin
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Fields of Study
animal science
anatomy and morphology
plant anatomy
plant secretions and exudates
cutin
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Animals, Livestock, One Health
animal science
anatomy and morphology
plant anatomy
plant secretions and exudates
cutin
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botany
plant biology
plant anatomy
plant secretions and exudates
cutin
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Plant Production, Gardening
botany
plant biology
plant anatomy
plant secretions and exudates
cutin
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Fields of Study
materials science
materials
waxes
wax esters
cutin
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Research, Technology, Methods
research
animal research
chemical substances
chemical compounds
organic compounds
esters
carboxylic esters
fatty acid esters
wax esters
cutin
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Research, Technology, Methods
research
animal research
chemical substances
chemical compounds
organic compounds
carbonyl compounds
carboxylic esters
fatty acid esters
wax esters
cutin
Preferred term
cutin
Type
Type of entity
Chemical
Definition
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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.
Broader concept
Broader concept
plant secretions and exudates
polymers
wax esters
Related concepts
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cutinase
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
10616
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Spanish
cutina
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/852
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Created 1/19/06, last modified 11/30/12