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. 1978;23(89):7-16.

The process of wound repair in Udotea petiolata (Siphonales)

P M Colombo, E Postai
  • PMID: 755610

The process of wound repair in Udotea petiolata (Siphonales)

P M Colombo et al. Cytobios. 1978.

Abstract

The process of wound repair is examined in the multiaxial thallus of Udotea petiolata. In response to cutting, the injured siphons form a plug, which quickly seals the wound surface. This plug is composed of a fibrillar substance, and of roundish bodies; the latter in unwounded siphons are present in the vacuole. A wound-wall is formed inside the plugs in every tested part of the thallus. Only the apical terminations of the fringe siphons are unable to form a complete wound repair. The composition and function of the two components are discussed.

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