Effects of sterol-binding agent nystatin on wheat roots: The changes in membrane permeability, sterols and glycoceramides

► Sterol binding by nystatin increases membrane permeability in wheat roots. ► Dynamic light-scattering confirms the formation of complexes nystatin/phytosterols. ► Nystatin causes depletion of major phytosterols β-sitosterol and campesterol. ► Short-term nystatin treatment increases glycoceramide content and changes ratio of their molecular species.