The plant cell wall is composed of multiple biopolymers, representing one of the most
complex structural networks in nature. Hundreds of genes are involved in building such a …

The life cycle and development of plants requires the biosynthesis, deposition, and
degradation of cell wall matrix polysaccharides. The structures of the diverse cell wall matrix …

Xyloglucan (XyG) is an abundant component of the primary cell walls of most plants. While
the structure of XyG has been well studied, much remains to be learned about its …

Hemicellulosic polysaccharides built of β‐1, 4‐linked mannose units have been found
throughout the plant kingdom and have numerous industrial applications. Here, I review …

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 …

Hemicellulose polysaccharides influence assembly and properties of the plant primary cell
wall (PCW), perhaps by interacting with cellulose to affect the deposition and bundling of …

The dynamics of cell wall polysaccharides may modulate the cell wall mechanics and thus
control the expansion growth of plant cells. The unique composition of type II primary cell …

Plant polysaccharides are components of plant cell walls and/or store energy. However, this
oversimplified classification neglects the fact that some cell wall polysaccharides and …

Polysaccharides are the most important renewable polymers on Earth and hold an
enormous potential for the production of ecofriendly functional materials. In addition to being …

Dietary fiber (DF) is one of the major classes of nutrients for humans. It is widely distributed
in the edible parts of natural plants, with the cell wall being the main DF-containing structure …