Search for dissertations about: "plant-cell walls"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words plant-cell walls.
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1. Understanding and manipulating primary cell walls in plant cell suspension cultures
Abstract : The cell wall is required for many aspects of plant function and development. It is also an accessible and renewable resource utilized both in unrefined forms and as raw material for further development. Increased knowledge regarding cell wall structure and components will contribute to better utilization of plants and the resources they provide. READ MORE
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2. The role and synthesis of β1,3-galactans in plant cell wall formation
Abstract : The plant cell wall associated hydroxyproline rich glycoproteins (HRGPs) play an important role in cell wall formation, but the mechanisms are not well understood. The HRGP family consists of the heavily glycosylated arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) and the moderately glycosylated extensins (EXTs) and proline rich proteins (PRPs). READ MORE
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3. Discovery and investigation of glycoside hydrolase family 5 enzymes with potential use in biomass conversion
Abstract : Glycoside hydrolases (GHs) cleave glycosidic bonds in glycoconjugates, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides such as cellulose and various hemicelluloses. Mannan is a major group of hemicelluloses. READ MORE
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4. Structure and functional studies of plant cell wall degrading enzymes : glycoside hydrolase family 3 β-glucosidases and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases
Abstract : Presently, plant biomass is considered as one of the major future renewable sources for the production of second-generation biofuels. While the first generation biofuels essentially are based on starch and sucrose rich feed stocks and which production may compete with food production, the second-generation biofuels may be based on lignocellulose as feedstock, which is less problematic from an ethical point of view. READ MORE
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5. Function of MAP20 and MYB103 in cellulose and lignin formation of xylem secondary cell walls
Abstract : Lignocellulose from trees and other crops will have tremendous impact on the next generation of sustainable biofuels and biomaterials. To take advantage of modern breeding tools, it is therefore important to understand the genetic and molecular regulation underlying secondary cell wall formation. READ MORE