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Growth, morphology, and in vitro development of transgenic poplars with RNAi-inhibited PtDDM1-1/2 gene expression

Creator:

Zhu, Ruoqing

Abstract:

Epigenetic mechanisms are important for control of plant development, and may play a particularly important role in trees given their long life cycles and distinctive and stable tissue types. To help understand the role of epigenetics in tree development, we produced transgenic poplars with reduced activity of the DDM1 genes,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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: Growth, Morphology, and in Vitro Development of Transgenic Poplars with RNAi-inhibited PtDDM1-1/2 Gene
Functional decreases in hydraulic and mechanical properties of field-grown transgenic poplar trees caused by modification of the lignin synthesis pathway through downregulation of the 4-coumarate:coenzyme A ligase gene

Creator:

Voelker, Steven L.

Abstract:

Society uses massive quantities of wood fiber in production of paper, and demand for fiber is projected to increase further as production of biofuels from fermentation of plant cellulosic materials increases. Because these end uses generally require the costly step of removing of lignin, wood with reduced or more easily...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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Mechanical Properties of Field-grown Transgenic Poplar Trees Caused by Modification of the Lignin Synthesis