Lignin engineering in forest trees: from gene discovery to field trials
Wood is an abundant and renewable feedstock for the production of pulp, fuels, and
biobased materials. However, wood is recalcitrant toward deconstruction into cellulose and …
biobased materials. However, wood is recalcitrant toward deconstruction into cellulose and …
Lignins and lignification: new developments and emerging concepts
As ever more component monomers are discovered, lignin can no longer be regarded as
deriving from just the three canonical monolignols. Pathway intermediates such as the …
deriving from just the three canonical monolignols. Pathway intermediates such as the …
Overexpression of the scopoletin biosynthetic pathway enhances lignocellulosic biomass processing
L Hoengenaert, M Wouters, H Kim, B De Meester… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
Lignin is the main factor limiting the enzymatic conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into
fermentable sugars. To reduce the recalcitrance engendered by the lignin polymer, the …
fermentable sugars. To reduce the recalcitrance engendered by the lignin polymer, the …
A regulatory network driving shoot lignification in rapidly growing bamboo
K Yang, L Li, Y Lou, C Zhu, X Li, Z Gao - Plant physiology, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Woody bamboo is environmentally friendly, abundant, and an alternative to conventional
timber. Degree of lignification and lignin content and deposition affect timber properties …
timber. Degree of lignification and lignin content and deposition affect timber properties …
Unconventional lignin monomers—extension of the lignin paradigm
Lignin is largely produced by the oxidative radical coupling of the three monolignols, p-
coumaryl, coniferyl, and sinapyl alcohols, which form the p-hydroxyphenyl, guaiacyl, and …
coumaryl, coniferyl, and sinapyl alcohols, which form the p-hydroxyphenyl, guaiacyl, and …
Plant biomechanics and resilience to environmental changes are controlled by specific lignin chemistries in each vascular cell type and morphotype
D Ménard, L Blaschek, K Kriechbaum, CC Lee… - The Plant …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
The biopolymer lignin is deposited in the cell walls of vascular cells and is essential for long-
distance water conduction and structural support in plants. Different vascular cell types …
distance water conduction and structural support in plants. Different vascular cell types …
Modifying lignin: A promising strategy for plant disease control
RS Riseh, F Fathi, A Lagzian, M Vatankhah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lignin is a complex polymer found in the cell walls of plants, providing structural support and
protection against pathogens. By modifying lignin composition and structure, scientists aim …
protection against pathogens. By modifying lignin composition and structure, scientists aim …
Knockout of the lignin pathway gene BnF5H decreases the S/G lignin compositional ratio and improves Sclerotinia sclerotiorum resistance in Brassica napus
Ferulate‐5‐hydroxylase is a key enzyme involved in the conversion of the guaiacyl
monolignol to the syringyl monolignol in angiosperms. The monolignol ratio has been …
monolignol to the syringyl monolignol in angiosperms. The monolignol ratio has been …
Rerouting of the lignin biosynthetic pathway by inhibition of cytosolic shikimate recycling in transgenic hybrid aspen
Lignin is a phenolic polymer deposited in the plant cell wall, and is mainly polymerized from
three canonical monomers (monolignols), ie p‐coumaryl, coniferyl and sinapyl alcohols …
three canonical monomers (monolignols), ie p‐coumaryl, coniferyl and sinapyl alcohols …
Synthetic-biology approach for plant lignocellulose engineering
K Yoshida, S Sakamoto, N Mitsuda - Plant Biotechnology, 2024 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Plant biomass is an abundant, renewable resource that offers multiple advantages for the
production of green chemicals and recombinant proteins. However, the adoption of plant …
production of green chemicals and recombinant proteins. However, the adoption of plant …