Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Several
plant
seeds
release
a
mucilaginous
envelope
through
hydration,
rich
in
pectins
and
stabilized
by
cellulose
fibers.
This
mucilage
aids
seed
protection,
development,
adhesion
for
dispersal.
study
aimed
to
separate
the
effects
of
fibers
using
pectinase
remove
pectins,
leaving
arrays,
performing
wet
dry
pull-off
force
measurements
on
three
species:
Salvia
hispanica
(chia),
Collomia
grandiflora
(collomia),
Linum
usitatissimum
(flax).
We
used
light
scanning
electron
microscopy
confirm
partial
pectin
removal
intact
Pull-off
revealed
similar
adhesive
properties
elastic
moduli
(E-moduli)
S.
C.
before
after
removal.
seeds,
lacking
fibers,
exhibited
significantly
lower
forces
post-pectin
Desiccation
dynamics
showed
shorter
desiccation
times
all
species.
Results
indicated
that
with
did
not
change
removal,
suggesting
contribute
mucilage,
while
might
play
an
exclusive
role
adhering
surfaces.
Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Plant-based
gums
and
mucilages
are
versatile
biopolymers
with
significant
industrial,
environmental,
biological
applications.
Derived
from
various
plant
sources
such
as
seeds,
roots,
leaves,
exudates,
these
polysaccharides
comprise
proteins,
bioactive
substances,
neutral
sugars
like
arabinose,
galactose,
galacturonic
acid.
Their
unique
structural
functional
properties,
high
viscosity,
water
retention,
heat
stability,
make
them
valuable
in
the
food,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic
industries.
Due
to
their
hydrophilic
nature
ability
form
hydrogen
bonds
water,
materials
serve
emulsifiers,
film-forming
agents,
gelling
stabilizers.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
potential
sustainable
applications,
including
biodegradable
packaging
materials,
whose
properties
crucial.
The
inclusion
of
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
immune-modulating
effects
has
expanded
use
foods
nutraceuticals.
Gums
also
play
essential
roles
pharmaceuticals
tablet
binders,
drug
carriers,
controlled-release
excipients.
Moreover,
nanotechnology
enhanced
its
applications
environmental
remediation
delivery
through
hydrogels
mucilage-coated
nanoparticles.
Despite
potential,
challenges
remain
due
variability
extraction
processing
methods.
This
analysis
underscores
transformative
plant-derived
promoting
development,
addressing
key
integrating
scientific
innovations
industrial
needs.
