Plant cells build nanofibrillar walls that are central to plant growth, morphogenesis and
mechanics. Starting from simple sugars, three groups of polysaccharides, namely, cellulose …

Abstract Rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) belongs to the pectin family and is found in many
plant cell wall types at different growth stages. It plays a significant role in cell wall and plant …

Plant cells are surrounded by cell walls, which are dynamic structures displaying a strictly
regulated balance between rigidity and flexibility. Walls are fairly rigid to provide support and …

Together with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients in the human
diet. Digestible carbohydrates, such as starch, starch-based products, sucrose, lactose …

Pectinases are the group of enzymes that catalyze the degradation of pectic substances. It
has wide applications in food industries for the production and clarification of wines and …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a globally important crop with an economic value in the
tens of billions of dollars, and a significant supplier of essential vitamins, minerals, and …

Abstract Rhamnogalacturonan I (RG-I) pectin is composed of backbone of repeating
disaccharide units→ 2)-α-L-Rhap-(1→ 4)-α-D-GalpA-(1→ and neutral sugar side-chains …

The bio-based refinery has evolved as a strong alternative to the fossil-based refinery. Fossil
fuels have been critical to meet the global energy and chemical needs. The rapid utilization …

Plant cell wall-derived biomass serves as a renewable source of energy and materials with
increasing importance. The cell walls are biomacromolecular assemblies defined by a fine …

Highlights•Cellulose microfibrils have hydrophobic and hydrophilic faces.•The different
cellulose faces may facilitate formation of anisotropic lamellae.•Microfibrils move differently …