Genome-wide identification, characterization and expression profile analysis of expansins gene family in sugarcane (Saccharum spp.).

ABSTRACT: Expansins refer to a family of closely related non-enzymatic proteins found in the plant cell wall that are involved in the cell wall loosening. In addition, expansins appear to be involved in different physiological and environmental responses in plants such as leaf and stem initiation and growth, stomata opening and closing, reproduction, ripening and stress tolerance. Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is one of the main crops grown worldwide. Lignocellulosic biomass from sugarcane is one of the most promising raw materials for the ethanol industry. However, the efficient use of lignocellulosic biomass requires the optimization of several steps, including the access of some enzymes to the hemicellulosic matrix. The addition of expansins in an enzymatic cocktail or their genetic manipulation cou

SUBMITTER: Santiago TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764346 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature