| BSTFA | N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide |
| EI | Electron ionization |
| FID | Flame ionization detection |
| GC | Gas chromatography |
| ICP | Inductively coupled plasma |
| LIMS | Liquid metal ion source |
| MS | Mass spectrometry |
| o.d. | Oven dried |
| RH | Relative humidity |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| SFA | Suberin fatty acid |
| TMCS | Chlorotrimethylsilane |
| TMS | Trimethylsilyl |
| ToF-SIMS | Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry |
| WVTR | Water vapor transmission rate |