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Spaceflight decreases β-6 Galactan-3 and AG-2 epitope labeling in root tips

Claim that spaceflight leads to lower immunofluorescence labeling for certain β-6 Galactan-3 and AG-2 epitopes in Arabidopsis root tip sections compared to ground controls.

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β-6 Galactan-3 and AG-2 epitope labeling were lower in root tip sections from space-grown plants.

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spaceflight decreases Monoclonal antibody labeling in root tip sections

Evidence

Study describing modulation of abscisic acid action by monoclonal antibody JIM19 in barley aleurone protoplasts

Wang, M. et al. (1995). The monoclonal antibody JIM19 modulates abscisic acid action in barley aleurone protoplasts

Study detailing localization of cell wall proteins related to developmental anatomy of the carrot root apex

Smallwood, M. & et al. (1994). Localization of cell wall proteins in relation to the developmental anatomy of the carrot root apex