Fundamental features of microbial cellulose utilization are examined at successively higher
levels of aggregation encompassing the structure and composition of cellulosic biomass …

Abstract Information pertaining to enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose by noncomplexed
cellulase enzyme systems is reviewed with a particular emphasis on development of …

The processes underlying lignification, which for many years have been the near-exclusive
purview of chemists and biochemists, have more recently been approached using both …

Cell wall matrices are complex composites mainly of polysaccharides, phenolics (monomers
and polymers), and protein. We are beginning to understand the synthesis of these major …

Lignocelluloses are the building blocks of allplants and are ubiquitous to most regions ofour
planet. Their chemical properties make it asubstrate of enormous biotechnological value …

This review addresses the main issues concerning anticipated demands for the use of land
for food and for bioenergy. It should be possible to meet increasing demands for food using …

Lignin is a polymer formed from monolignols derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway in
vascular plants. It is deposited in the cell walls of plants as part of the process of cell …

Plant phenolic compounds are diverse in structure but are characterised by hydroxylated
aromatic rings (eg flavan-3-ols). They are categorised as secondary metabolites, and their …

Improving the digestibility of forages provides a means to enhance animal performance and
protect the environment against excessive animal waste. Increased lignin content during …

The forage lignocellulosic complex is one of the greatest limitations to utilization of the
nutrients and energy in fiber. Consequently, several technologies have been developed to …