Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6487995 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- 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.
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Authors
Rachel A Burton, Geoffrey B Fincher,