The impact of silicon on cell wall composition and enzymatic saccharification of Brachypodium distachyon
Abstract Background Plants and in particular grasses benefit from a high uptake of silicon (Si) which improves their growth and productivity by alleviating adverse effects of biotic and abiotic stress. However, the silicon present in plant tissues may have a negative impact on the processing and deg...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-06-01
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Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-018-1166-0 |