Abstract
Lignin constitute a major component of the terrestrial biomass accounting for up to 25–35% of the dry weight of woody species. These complex cell wall phenolic polymers play a crucial role in plant development and defense responses.
In contrast, lignin is undesirable during the paper making process. Its necessary removal from cellulose fibers is achieved through costly and environmentally unfriendly processes.
With the goal of improving lignin quantity and / or quality in Eucalyptus, a species of great economic interest for the pulp and paper industry, we have, as a prerequisite, characterized genes “specifically” involved in the lignin branch pathway.
Genetic engineering (antisense) experiments are being performed in model plants while recently achieved stable transformation in eucalyptus should soon allow for the validation in this target species.
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Grima-Pettenati, J., Goffner, D., Teulieres, C., Boudet, AM. (1996). Lignification Genes in Eucalyptus: Characterization, Expression and Subsequent Use for Lignin Manipulation. In: Ahuja, M.R., Boerjan, W., Neale, D.B. (eds) Somatic Cell Genetics and Molecular Genetics of Trees. Forestry Sciences, vol 49. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3983-0_19
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