Cannabis sativa L. is an important herbaceous species originating from Central Asia, which
has been used in folk medicine and as a source of textile fiber since the dawn of times. This …

Abstract Main conclusions The 4-coumarate-CoA ligases (4CL) contribute in channelizing
flux of different phenylpropanoid biosynthetic pathways. Expression of 4CL is optimized at …

The domestication of forest trees for a more sustainable fiber bioeconomy has long been
hindered by the complexity and plasticity of lignin, a biopolymer in wood that is recalcitrant to …

Lignification of cell wall appositions is a conserved basal defense mechanism in the plant
innate immune response. However, the genetic pathway controlling defense-induced …

A multi-omics quantitative integrative analysis of lignin biosynthesis can advance the
strategic engineering of wood for timber, pulp, and biofuels. Lignin is polymerized from three …

The plant shikimate pathway directs bulk carbon flow toward biosynthesis of aromatic amino
acids (AAAs, ie tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan) and numerous aromatic …

Lignin is a complex phenolic polymer that is deposited in the secondary cell wall of all
vascular plants. The evolution of lignin is considered to be a critical event during vascular …

Plant biomass contains lignin that can be converted into high-value-added chemicals, fuels,
and materials. The precise genetic manipulation of lignin content and composition in plant …

Wood remains the world's most abundant and renewable resource for timber and pulp and
is an alternative to fossil fuels. Understanding the molecular regulation of wood formation …

Cell walls in plants, particularly forest trees, are the major carbon sink of the terrestrial
ecosystem. Chemical and biosynthetic features of plant cell walls were revealed early on …