Flax fibres have been used by humans for approximately 10,000 years. With time, the
geographic area of production and cultivation has changed, as have the applications of flax …

Natural fibers have garnered considerable attention owing to their desirable textile
properties and advantageous effects on human health. Nevertheless, natural fibers lag …

The dynamics of cell wall polysaccharides may modulate the cell wall mechanics and thus
control the expansion growth of plant cells. The unique composition of type II primary cell …

FAD (fatty acid desaturase) and SAD (stearoyl-ACP desaturase) genes play key roles in the
synthesis of fatty acids (FA) and determination of oil composition in flax (Linum usitatissimum …

Lignan is a class of diphenolic compounds that arise from the condensation of two
phenylpropanoid moieties. Oilseed and cereal crops (eg, flaxseed, sesame seed, wheat …

As a result of the breeding process, there are two main types of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.)
plants. Linseed is used for obtaining seeds, while fiber flax is used for fiber production. We …

The genomes of higher plants encode a variety of proteins with lectin domains that are able
to specifically recognize certain carbohydrates. Plants are enriched in a variety of potentially …

Plant fibers, owing to their unique properties, have been used by mankind for the production
of textiles and composite materials for thousands of years. Currently, the use of plant fibers …

The goal of any plant breeding program is to improve quality of a target crop. Crop quality is
a comprehensive feature largely determined by biological background. To improve the …

Cotton fiber is one of the most important natural raw materials in the world textile industry.
Improving fiber yield and quality has always been the main goal. MicroRNAs, as typical …