The energy in cellulosic biomass largely resides in plant cell walls. Cellulosic biomass is
more difficult than starch to break down into sugars because of the presence of lignin and …

Abstract Background Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., is one of the most important
food and forage legumes in the semi-arid tropics because of its drought tolerance and ability …

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) is a perennial grass species receiving significant focus
as a potential bioenergy crop. In the last 5 yr the switchgrass research community has …

From a holistic perspective, the discovery of cellular plasticity, a very interesting property of
totipotency, underlies many topical issues in biology with important medical applications …

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) has been developed into an important biofuel crop.
Embryogenic calli induced from caryopses or inflorescences of the lowland switchgrass …

This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on the development of
herbicide resistance during the past 50 years, emphasizing the biochemical pathways of …

Investigators now have a wide range of analytical tools to use in measuring metabolites,
proteins and transcripts in plant tissues. These tools have the potential to assist genetic …

Hevea brasiliensis is the most recent domesticated tree species from Amazonian rain forest
producing latex of commercial utility. Major hurdles for genetic improvement of rubber tree …

Trees that are indispensably supportive to human life pose a formidable challenge to breed
them to suit to human needs. From soft drinks to breweries to beverages to oil to tires, the …

Increased world population, decreased water supply, and climate change all put stresses on
the global food supply. An exploration of the challenges and possible solutions to improve …