What is it about?
This review is an up-to-date summary of the current knowledge of the mechanisms regulating the synthesis and degradation of lignocellulose components. In particular, the review is focused on three main components of plant cell wall, i.e. cellulose, xylan and lignin.
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Why is it important?
Examples regarding the industrial use of lignocellulose are provided, by focusing on fast growing herbaceous species, such as the fibre crop Cannabis sativa. The review ends by proposing future avenues of research with the purpose of stimulating the scientific and business community engaged in the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass.
Perspectives
We have attempted to approach the topic from a wider perspective by examining the structural, genetic and enzymological aspects of biosynthesis and degradation of cellulose, xylan and lignin.
Dr Khawar Sohail Siddiqui
University of New South Wales
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This page is a summary of: Lignocellulosic biomass: Biosynthesis, degradation, and industrial utilization, Engineering in Life Sciences, October 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201400196.
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