Plant cell wall engineering: applications in biofuel production and improved human health

- Increased understanding of genes and enzymes involved in plant cell wall metabolism.
- Emerging information on structures of lignocellulosic material in plant residues.
- Ongoing international efforts to replace fossil fuels with renewable fuels.
- Dietary fibre important in reducing the risk of contracting serious human diseases.
- Shift in emphasis to the use of non-GM methods in plant biotechnology.