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Enzymes of Lignin Degradation

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Biodegradation

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Abstract

Lignin occurs in the matrix of plant cell walls. It is a complex heterogeneous polymer which in association with cellulose and hemicellulose provides strength and rigidity to plant cells. In supporting the plant cell structure, it gives shape and form to the whole plant. Although lignin is found in the middle lamellae between cells, it is most abundant in the secondary walls of plant cells, laid down after the cells have differentiated and ceased growing.

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  1. Mycotech, Institute for Applied Biology, Department of Biology, University of York, YO1 5DD, UK

    W. B. Betts BA, MSc, PhD

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Evans, C.S. (1991). Enzymes of Lignin Degradation. In: Betts, W.B. (eds) Biodegradation. Springer Series in Applied Biology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3470-1_9

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