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Plastids

Plastids are organelles that are found in the cells of plants and some algae and protists. They are essential for photosynthesis and the production of oxygen, producing the carbohydrates and other molecules which are the building blocks for both the plants and the animals that feed on them. Plastids are also capable…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2832-5311 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Plastids are organelles that are found in the cells of plants and some algae and protists. They are essential for photosynthesis and the production of oxygen, producing the carbohydrates and other molecules which are the building blocks for both the plants and the animals that feed on them. Plastids are also capable of storing large amounts of energy reserves in the form of starches. They also aid in pigment production, allowing plants to produce colorful leaves and flowers, while also helping in the production of flavors, scents, and protective compounds. Plastids are thus essential components of any plant cell, and their importance to the food chain makes them a crucial factor in the health and stability of all ecosystems.

Research published in this journal

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

2017

Shotgun Label-Free Proteomic Analyses of the Oyster Parasite Perkinsus Marinus

C. P. Figueiredo HenriqueCorresponding author
AQUACEN, National Reference Laboratory for Aquatic Animal Diseases, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Exact topic Proteomics and Genomics Research Cited by 11 doi:10.14302/issn.2326-0793.JPGR-17-1571

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 55 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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