Rhizosphere filamentous fungi of the genus Trichoderma, a dominant component of various
soil ecosystem mycobiomes, are characterized by the ability to colonize plant roots. Detailed …

The fungal cell wall is essential for growth and survival, and is a key target for antifungal
drugs and the immune system. The cell wall must be robust but flexible, protective and …

Polymeric materials produced from fossil fuels have been intimately linked to the
development of industrial activities in the 20th century and, consequently, to the …

Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Plant cell walls constitute the majority of lignocellulosic biomass and serve as a renewable
resource of biomaterials and biofuel. Extensive interactions between polysaccharides and …

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has been widely used as an analytical chemistry
technique to investigate the molecular structure and conformation of polysaccharides …

Glycans, carbohydrate molecules in the realm of biology, are present as biomedically
important glycoconjugates and a characteristic aspect is that their structures in many …

Extracellular matrixes (ECMs), such as the cell walls and biofilms, are important for
supporting cell integrity and function and regulating intercellular communication. These …

Lignin is a complex aromatic biopolymer that strengthens and waterproofs plant secondary
cell walls, enabling mechanical stability in trees and long-distance water transport in xylem …

Over the last couple of decades, the introduction of living systems to material science for the
synthesis of functional materials from biological resources is receiving immense …