Function of Suberin and Associated Waxes

The aliphatic components of suberin form polyester domains that are attached to the phenolics as indicated above (see Fig. 6.4.7). Activated cu-hydroxy acids and dicarboxylic acids are probably involved in the esterification as shown in cutin biosynthesis (232). It was proposed that the long-chain fatty alcohols found in suberin might be incorporated into the suberin polymer by peroxidase-catalyzed polymerization of phenylpropanoic acid esters of these alcohols (232), such as the ferulic acid esters of C18-C28 alcohols frequently found in suberin-as-sociated waxes (Table 6.4.2). 

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Kolattukudy PE, Espelie KE (1989) Chemistry, biochemistry and function of suberin and associated waxes. In Rowe J (ed) Natural products of woody plants, chemicals extraneous to the lignocellulosic cell wall. Springer, Berlin Heidelberg New York, p 304... 

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