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Understanding Lignification: Challenges Beyond Monolignol Biosynthesis

2010; Oxford University Press; Volume: 154; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1104/pp.110.162842

1532-2548

Xu Li, Clint Chapple,

Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls

Lignin, a major component of vascular plant cell wall, provides mechanical support for plants to stand upright and enables xylems to withstand the negative pressure generated during water transport. Although important for plant growth, the presence of lignin limits access to cell wall