Enhancement of Biomass for Deconstruction

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An abundant amount of plant lignocellulosic biomass needs better utilisation because it is the reservoir for synthesising many bio-based products. The effective disintegration of plant biomass is necessary for the generation of commercially essential chemicals, but biomass’s complex chemistry is a significant hurdle in this process. Plant biomass is mainly composed of polysaccharides, polymer, and structural proteins. These wall components’ unique structural properties make them resistant to chemical or enzymatic degradation during biofuel production. The investigation into the cell wall biosynthetic mechanism and its role in cell wall organisation is necessary to alter its structure without affecting plant growth effectively. Cellulose, xylan, lignin, and pectin biosyntheses are explored in different plant species such as Arabidopsis, poplar, and rice. Several studies suggest that in planta modification of these wall components increases polysaccharide digestibility without severe chemical pretreatment. In some cases, genetic engineering of these wall components is a successful strategy in improving biomass potential during deconstruction. This chapter will discuss in planta wall modification strategies and the effect of cell wall engineering on plant lignocellulosic biomass characteristics.

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