Linseed mucilage

Full Name

Linseed mucilage

Keywords

Linseed mucilage; Linseed; mucilage

Background

Mucilage is found on nearly all plants and some micoorganisms and plays a role in the storage of water and food, thickening membranes and seed germination. The substance is a thick, viscous, gley substance and is a polar glycoprotein and exopolysaccharide.