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Identification and expression analysis of the PtGATL genes under different nitrogen and carbon dioxide treatments in Populus trichocarpa
Pectin is one of the most important components of the plant cell wall. Galacturonosyltransferase-like (GATL) is an important enzyme involved in...
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Integrated miRNA, target mRNA, and metabolome profiling of Tinospora cordifolia with reference to berberine biosynthesis
MicroRNAs play a central role in gene regulation and emerge as novel targets for secondary metabolites improvement in plants. The crops thus can be...
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Biosynthesis, Localisation, and Function of Pectins in Plants
Pectins constitute a group of charged matrix polysaccharides, which are made by plants and are applied across a wide range of industries. Pectins are...
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Tailoring renewable materials via plant biotechnology
Plants inherently display a rich diversity in cell wall chemistry, as they synthesize an array of polysaccharides along with lignin, a polyphenolic...
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Common metabolic networks contribute to carbon sink strength of sorghum internodes: implications for bioenergy improvement
BackgroundSorghum bicolor (L.) is an important bioenergy source. The stems of sweet sorghum function as carbon sinks and accumulate large amounts of...
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Agronomic performance of Populus deltoides trees engineered for biofuel production
BackgroundOne of the major barriers to the development of lignocellulosic feedstocks is the recalcitrance of plant cell walls to deconstruction and...
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Working towards recalcitrance mechanisms: increased xylan and homogalacturonan production by overexpression of GAlactUronosylTransferase12 (GAUT12) causes increased recalcitrance and decreased growth in Populus
BackgroundThe development of fast-growing hardwood trees as a source of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuel and biomaterial production requires a...
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Comparative transcriptomics reveals a reduction in carbon capture and flux between source and sink in cytokinin-treated inflorescences of Jatropha curcas L.
The low seed yield of Jatropha curcas has been a stumbling block in realizing its full potential as an ideal bioenergy crop. Low female to male...
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Gene stacking of multiple traits for high yield of fermentable sugars in plant biomass
BackgroundSecond-generation biofuels produced from biomass can help to decrease dependency on fossil fuels, bringing about many economic and...
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Dynamic changes in transcriptome and cell wall composition underlying brassinosteroid-mediated lignification of switchgrass suspension cells
BackgroundPlant cell walls contribute the majority of plant biomass that can be used to produce transportation fuels. However, the complexity and...
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Overexpression of a Domain of Unknown Function 266-containing protein results in high cellulose content, reduced recalcitrance, and enhanced plant growth in the bioenergy crop Populus
BackgroundDomain of Unknown Function 266 (DUF266) is a plant-specific domain. DUF266-containing proteins (DUF266 proteins) have been categorized as...
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Plant Cell Wall Polysaccharides: Structure and Biosynthesis
Plant cells are surrounded by cell walls consisting of complex networks of polysaccharides and glycoproteins. Cell walls play a vital role in a...
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Downregulation of GAUT12 in Populus deltoides by RNA silencing results in reduced recalcitrance, increased growth and reduced xylan and pectin in a woody biofuel feedstock
BackgroundThe inherent recalcitrance of woody bioenergy feedstocks is a major challenge for their use as a source of second-generation biofuel....
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Plant Cell Wall Polysaccharides: Structure and Biosynthesis
Plant cells are surrounded by cell walls consisting of complex networks of polysaccharides and glycoproteins. Cell walls play a vital role in a...