Lignin valorization: improving lignin processing in the biorefinery
Background Lignin, nature's dominant aromatic polymer, is found in most terrestrial plants in
the approximate range of 15 to 40% dry weight and provides structural integrity …
the approximate range of 15 to 40% dry weight and provides structural integrity …
The role of the secondary cell wall in plant resistance to pathogens
Plant resistance to pathogens relies on a complex network of constitutive and inducible
defensive barriers. The plant cell wall is one of the barriers that pathogens need to …
defensive barriers. The plant cell wall is one of the barriers that pathogens need to …
Lignin, the lignification process, and advanced, lignin-based materials
At a time when environmental considerations are increasingly pushing for the application of
circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but …
circular economy concepts in materials science, lignin stands out as an under-used but …
The overexpression of OsNAC9 alters the root architecture of rice plants enhancing drought resistance and grain yield under field conditions
Drought conditions limit agricultural production by preventing crops from reaching their
genetically predetermined maximum yields. Here, we present the results of field evaluations …
genetically predetermined maximum yields. Here, we present the results of field evaluations …
Redesigning plant cell walls for the biomass-based bioeconomy
NC Carpita, MC McCann - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2020 - ASBMB
Lignocellulosic biomass—the lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose that comprise major
components of the plant cell well—is a sustainable resource that could be utilized in the …
components of the plant cell well—is a sustainable resource that could be utilized in the …
Improved Sugar Conversion and Ethanol Yield for Forage Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) Lines with Reduced Lignin Contents
Lignin is known to impede conversion of lignocellulose into ethanol. In this study, forage
sorghum plants carrying brown midrib (bmr) mutations, which reduce lignin contents, were …
sorghum plants carrying brown midrib (bmr) mutations, which reduce lignin contents, were …
Modifying lignin to improve bioenergy feedstocks: strengthening the barrier against pathogens?
SE Sattler, DL Funnell-Harris - Frontiers in plant science, 2013 - frontiersin.org
Lignin is a ubiquitous polymer present in cell walls of all vascular plants, where it rigidifies
and strengthens the cell wall structure through covalent cross-linkages to cell wall …
and strengthens the cell wall structure through covalent cross-linkages to cell wall …
Brown midrib mutations and their importance to the utilization of maize, sorghum, and pearl millet lignocellulosic tissues
SE Sattler, DL Funnell-Harris, JF Pedersen - Plant Science, 2010 - Elsevier
Brown midrib mutants have been isolated in maize (Zea mays), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) arising by either spontaneous or chemical …
and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) arising by either spontaneous or chemical …
Shading Contributes to the Reduction of Stem Mechanical Strength by Decreasing Cell Wall Synthesis in Japonica Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
L Wu, W Zhang, Y Ding, J Zhang, ED Cambula… - Frontiers in plant …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Low solar radiation caused by industrial development and solar dimming has become a
limitation in crop production in China. It is widely accepted that low solar radiation influences …
limitation in crop production in China. It is widely accepted that low solar radiation influences …
Modifying crops to increase cell wall digestibility
Improving digestibility of roughage cell walls will improve ruminant animal performance and
reduce loss of nutrients to the environment. The main digestibility impediment for …
reduce loss of nutrients to the environment. The main digestibility impediment for …