Sporopollenin

Abstract Introduction Historical Outline The Occurrence of Sporopollenin or Sporopollenin‐like Wall Components Chemical Structure Isolation and Purification Chemical Analysis Conclusion Biochemical Studies on Sporopollenin Biosynthesis Inhibitor Experiments Tracer Experiments Function of Sporopollenin Applications of Sporopollenin Biodegradation of Sporopollenin Outlook and Perspectives Patents Acknowledgments