植物角质层生物学特性及水分渗透性研究进展

植物角质层作为植物体与外界环境的第一道保护屏障, 其最主要的功能是防止植物体过度失水。揭示植物角质层的生物学功能及其原理将为现代农业的发展以及仿生材料的开发应用提供科学指导。该文综述了植物角质层的生物学特性及其与水分渗透性关系的研究进展, 并展望了角质层水分渗透研究的应用前景。

Research Progress in the Chemistry and Structure of Plant Cuticles Related to Water Permeability

The plant cuticle is the first protective barrier between plants and their environment, with the main function being protection against water loss. This important biological function and the mechanistic analysis of water permeability of cuticles will provide a new scientific basis for the development of modern agriculture and the application of biomimetic materials. This article summarizes studies of chemical composition and structure of various plant cuticles to reveal the relationships between biological characteristics of the cuticle and water permeability as well as possible models showing the water pathways across cuticular membranes. The prospects of the cuticle related to water permeability are discussed, as well as its applications.