Perine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Perine is a noun meaning A sporoderm layer surrounding the exine of many spores.
Meaning
A sporoderm layer surrounding the exine of many spores.
Example Sentences
The anther-specific chalcone synthase-like (ASCL) enzyme of Physcomitrella patens, PpASCL, has previously been implicated in the biosynthesis of sporopollenin, the main constituent of exine and perine, the two outermost layers of the moss spore cell wall.
Word Forms
- perines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exosporium, perisporium, peridium, exine, sporecoat, sporoderm.
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