Hemicellulose / pectinase complex facilitates the more complete digestion of ingested fruits, vegetables, and legumes. (appliedhealth.com)
Some cells secrete pectinases that degrade the glue, while other cells near the seam shrink, becoming dry, woody and taut, creating a «coiled spring» type mechanism that flings the seeds out of the pod. (genomenewsnetwork.org)
Pectinase denotes a family of enzymes that break down pectin. (appliedhealth.com)