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Genome-wide analysis of general phenylpropanoid and monolignol-specific metabolism genes in sugarcane
Lignin is the main component of secondary cell walls and is essential for plant development and defense. However, lignin is recognized as a major...
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Field Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Lines that Overexpress Two Monolignol-Related Genes that Alter Cell Wall Composition
Modifying lignin content and composition of cell walls are key targets for bioenergy feedstock improvement for a range of renewable chemical...
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Wood transcriptome analysis and expression variation of lignin biosynthetic pathway transcripts in Ailanthus excelsa Roxb., a multi-purpose tropical tree species
Safety matches are an essential consumer commodity which faces considerable shortage of raw material due to specific requirements like color, wax...
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Identification of genes from the general phenylpropanoid and monolignol-specific metabolism in two sugarcane lignin-contrasting genotypes
The phenylpropanoid pathway is an important route of secondary metabolism involved in the synthesis of different phenolic compounds such as...
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Physcomitrium patens CAD1 has distinct roles in growth and resistance to biotic stress
BackgroundPhyscomitrium patens provides an evolutionary link between green algae and vascular plants. Although the genome of P. patens includes...
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Os4BGlu14, a monolignol β-Glucosidase, negatively affects seed longevity by influencing primary metabolism in rice
Key messageOs4BGlu14, a monolignol β -glucosidase, plays a negative role in seed longevity by affecting primary metabolism during seed development...
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A comprehensive review on genetic modification of plant cell wall for improved saccharification efficiency
The focus is now on harnessing energy from green sources through sustainable technology to minimize environmental pollution. Several crop residues...
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Temporal transcriptomic profiling elucidates sorghum defense mechanisms against sugarcane aphids
BackgroundThe sugarcane aphid (SCA; Melanaphis sacchari ) has emerged as a key pest on sorghum in the United States that feeds from the phloem...
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R3-MYB repressor Mybr97 is a candidate gene associated with the Anthocyanin3 locus and enhanced anthocyanin accumulation in maize
Key messageAnthocyanin3 inhibits the anthocyanin and monolignol pathways in maize. Transposon-tagging, RNA-sequencing, and GST-pulldown assays...
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Haplotype-resolved genome of diploid ginger (Zingiber officinale) and its unique gingerol biosynthetic pathway
Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ), the type species of Zingiberaceae, is one of the most widespread medicinal plants and spices. Here, we report a...
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Expression analysis of sweetpotato cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase genes in response to infection with the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Sweetpotato ( Ipomoea batatas L.) is a globally important food crop that is susceptible to infestation with the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne...
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Alterations in the phenylpropanoid pathway affect poplar ability for ectomycorrhizal colonisation and susceptibility to root-knot nematodes
This study investigates the impact of the alteration of the monolignol biosynthesis pathway on the establishment of the in vitro interaction of...
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MYB transcription factors—master regulators of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and diverse developmental and stress responses
Phenylpropanoids, the largest class of natural products including flavonoids, anthocyanins, monolignols and tannins perform multiple functions...
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The clove (Syzygium aromaticum) genome provides insights into the eugenol biosynthesis pathway
The clove ( Syzygium aromaticum ) is an important tropical spice crop in global trade. Evolving environmental pressures necessitate modern...
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Structural basis for monolignol oxidation by a maize laccase
Plant laccases catalyse the oxidation of monolignols in lignification, a process reinforcing the cell wall of many different cell types that provide...
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Biochemical and in silico molecular study of caffeic acid-O-methyltransferase enzyme associated with lignin deposition in tall fescue
Caffeic acid- O -methyltransferase (COMT), an important enzyme governing the process of lignification in plants, functions at the level of caffeic acid...
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Ozone Stress
Atmospheric ozone (O3) is present both in stratosphereStratosphere and troposphereTroposphere. It has both beneficial (photo-protectant) role and...
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De novo transcriptome analysis of white teak (Gmelina arborea Roxb) wood reveals critical genes involved in xylem development and secondary metabolism
BackgroundGmelina arborea Roxb is a fast-growing tree species of commercial importance for tropical countries due to multiple industrial uses of its...
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Molecular and functional characterization of ferulate-5-hydroxylase in Populus tomentosa
Ferulate-5-hydroxylase (F5H) is a key rate-limiting enzyme for the conversion of guaiacyl monolignol (G-monolignol) to syringyl monolignol...
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Phenylpropanoid biosynthetic gene expression in cell suspension culture of Haplophyllum virgatum Spach. under chitin treatment
Plants of the genus Haplophyllum produce various secondary metabolites, including lignans, which are the product of the phenylpropanoid pathway. This...
