Term Name: | plastoglobule organization |
---|---|
Synonyms: | plastoglobule organisation |
Definition: | A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of the plastoglobule. Plastoglobule is a lipoprotein particle present in chloroplasts. They are rich in non-polar lipids (triglycerides, esters) as well as in prenylquinones, plastoquinone and tocopherols. Plastoglobules are often associated with thylakoid membranes, suggesting an exchange of lipids with thylakoids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0080177] QuickGO AmiGO |