Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Cell Walls

Plant cell walls are an important structure that provides support and shape to plant cells. They are composed of several layers of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin, which are embedded in a matrix of proteins and other polysaccharides. These walls provide a rigid and relatively impermeable barrier that protects t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 12× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2832-5311 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Plant cell walls are an important structure that provides support and shape to plant cells. They are composed of several layers of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin, which are embedded in a matrix of proteins and other polysaccharides. These walls provide a rigid and relatively impermeable barrier that protects the cell from the environment. They can also allow the cell to resist pressure, control its water balance, serve as a barrier against infection, and provide structural support for the complex shapes of some plant cells. Plant cell walls are also a major component of dietary fiber, making them an important component of a healthy diet.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 12 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant Cell Development (ISSN 2832-5311).

Journal editorial board
Qian-Hao Zhu · Australia Baohong Zhang · United States Kin-Ying To · Taiwan

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