Search for dissertations about: "plant biotechnology thesis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 219 swedish dissertations containing the words plant biotechnology thesis.
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1. 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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2. Genetic variation, biochemical contents and wound healing activity of Plantago major
Abstract : Plantago major L. (greater plantain, common plantain) has been used as a wound healing remedy in different parts of the world for centuries. Different bioactive compounds have been proposed to contribute to the wound healing properties of this plant. READ MORE
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3. Production of human heme-binding proteins in plants for potential pharmaceutical and nutritional uses
Abstract : Plants have a long history as a source of nutrition and medication. In the last few decades, interest has also emerged in using plants as a production system for protein pharmaceuticals, in part due to possible scale-up- and safety-benefits with this method of production. READ MORE
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4. The circadian clock in annuals and perennials : coordination of Growth with Environmental Rhythms
Abstract : Since the first signs of life on planet earth, organisms have had to adapt to the daily changes between light and dark, and high and low temperatures. This has led to the evolution of an endogenous time keeper, known as the circadian clock. READ MORE
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5. Production and engineering of a xyloglucan endo-transglycosylase from Populus tremula x tremuloides
Abstract : The aim of this work was to develop a production process for the enzyme xyloglucan endo-transglycosylase from Populus tremula x tremuloides (PttXET16-34). The natural transglycosylating activity of this enzyme has previously been employed in a XET-Technology. READ MORE