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CRISPR/Cas gene editing technologies have captured national attention in recent years because of their profound implications in biosecurity. With exquisite precision, this technology can find and replace specific genomic sequences, providing a means to edit any DNA sequence.
The invention provides a novel enzyme that metabolizes a common lignin-derived compound, guaiacol. This enzyme, converts guaiacol into catechol and formaldehyde. Multiple routes are know for the further conversion of catechol into bioproducts such as muconic acid.
Wrapping a three-dimensional (3D) object with a two-dimensional (2D) sheet is not uncommon, but when the sheet is bestowed with strong interfacial activities, interesting phenomena will occur.
Understanding the regulatory network controlling the cell wall is of great interest in Populus trichocarpa, both because of its status as a model tree and its importance for lignocellulosic products.
An ORNL team has developed a method for screening for an immunoregulatory protein, which includes assessing the sequence of a candidate protein to determine if it is an immunoregulatory protein when at least one plasminogen-apple-nematode (PAN) domain with a consensus sequence
Tissue culture propagation of recalcitrant plant species and genetic engineering for desired phenotypes typically depends on efficient in vitro callus generation.
Conversion of plant material into value add products will be critical for replacing fossil fuel-derived molecules in the chemical industry to enable a renewable bioeconomy, and microorganisms provide a potential biocatalyst that can perform these conversions.
The invention provides a novel gene from obligate acid metabolism. Overexpression of the gene significantly improved photosynthetic performance, increased leaf size, radial stem diameter and biomass in poplar.
The invention provides a gene that plays an important role in CO2 fixation in Agave. Overexpression of the gene significantly improved photosynthetic performance, water-use efficiency and root growth in model plant Nicotiana sylvestris (tobacco).
The valorization of lignin-derived biomass will be critical for the economic viability of lignocellulose-based biorefineries.