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Filtering by: Subject Transgenic plants Decade 2000-2009 Degree Field Forest Science Subject Lignin -- Synthesis -- Regulation

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

Full Text:

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