Lignocellulose deconstruction in the biosphere

•Biomass deconstruction is a complex process requiring divergent natural strategies.•Microbes have co-evolved to ensure efficient chemical recycling in the biosphere.•Microorganisms modify their environments to enhance biomass deconstruction.•New enzymatic activities and deconstruction mechanisms ha...

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Published in:Current opinion in chemical biology 2017-12, Vol.41 (C), p.61-70
Main Authors: Bomble, Yannick J, Lin, Chien-Yuan, Amore, Antonella, Wei, Hui, Holwerda, Evert K, Ciesielski, Peter N, Donohoe, Bryon S, Decker, Stephen R, Lynd, Lee R, Himmel, Michael E
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Language:English
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09 BIOMASS FUELS
Animals
Cell Wall - metabolism
Cell Wall - microbiology
deconstruction
depolymerization
Ecosystem
Humans
Hydrolysis
Lignin - metabolism
lignocellulose
Oxidation-Reduction
Plant Cells - metabolism
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