Regulation of secondary cell wall biosynthesis by a NAC transcription factor from Miscanthus.

ABSTRACT: Cell wall recalcitrance is a major limitation for the sustainable exploitation of lignocellulosic biomass as a renewable resource. Species and hybrids of the genus Miscanthus have emerged as candidate crops for the production of lignocellulosic feedstock in temperate climates, and dedicated efforts are underway to improve biomass yield. However, nothing is known about the molecular players involved in Miscanthus cell wall biosynthesis to facilitate breeding efforts towards tailored biomass. Here, we identify a Miscanthus sinensis transcription factor related to SECONDARY WALL-ASSOCIATED NAC DOMAIN1 (SND1), which acts as a master switch for the regulation of secondary cell wall formation and lignin biosynthesis. MsSND1 is expressed in growth stages associated wit

SUBMITTER: Golfier P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6508536 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature