A. J. Sheppard
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View article: Pollen sterols are highly diverse but phylogenetically conserved
Pollen sterols are highly diverse but phylogenetically conserved Open
Summary Phytosterols regulate cell membrane fluidity and are precursors for plant hormones and secondary metabolites in plants. Insects are auxotrophic for sterols; therefore, they have to consume phytosterols and dealkylate them to choles…