Search for dissertations about: "IRX"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word IRX.

  2. 1. Investigation of genes and proteins involved in xylan biosynthesis

    Author : Anders Winzell; Ines Ezcurra; Johan Edqvist; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Populus; xylan biosynthesis; hemicellulose; glycosyltransferase; GT43; IRX; glycoside hydrolase; GH10; Xyn10A; CAZy; transcription factor; MYB; wood formation; secondary cell wall; Arabidopsis; Molecular biology; Molekylärbiologi;

    Abstract : Wood formation or xylogenesis is a fundamental process for so diverse issues as industry, shelter and a sustainable environment. Wood is comprised of secondary xylem, rigid large cells with thick cell walls that are lignified. READ MORE

  4. 2. Synthesis of glucuronoxylan in higher and lower plants : is there conservation of the enzymatic machinery?

    Author : Emma Hörnblad; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The hemicellulose glucuronoxylan (GX) is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose in the secondary cell walls of angiosperms and contributes significantly to the properties of wood as raw materials. Despite this, very little is known about the biosynthesis of hemicellulose. READ MORE