Lignin depletion enhances the digestibility of cellulose in cultured xylem cells.

Plant lignocellulose constitutes an abundant and sustainable source of polysaccharides that can be converted into biofuels. However, the enzymatic digestion of native plant cell walls is inefficient, presenting a considerable barrier to cost-effective biofuel production. In addition to the insolubil...

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Main Authors: Catherine I Lacayo, Mona S Hwang, Shi-You Ding, Michael P Thelen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3715489?pdf=render