Sporopollenin: Distribution, Production and Functions
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Sporopollenin 2. Chemistry of Sporopollenin 3. Production and Deposition 4. Functions. Distribution of Sporopollenin: It was first observed and named as "sporonin" by John (1814) and latter characterized by Berzelius (1830). Fossil green algae dating back to Devonian period have been shown to contain sporopollenin. The oldest sporopolleninous acritarchs occur [...]