Method for modifying lignin biosynthesis in plants

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PATENT NO 9834776
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14399901

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The disclosure is based on the discovery of genes which influence lignin biosynthesis. In particular, the inventors have observed that if the expression, function and/or activity of these gene(s) (or any protein products thereof) is/are modulated, the lignin content of plants can be altered. As such, this disclosure provides plants, which exhibit modulated expression of one or more lipase/esterase/thioesterase family gene(s) and which may find application in methods for producing biofuels.

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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEEDUNDEE DD1 4HN

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Boerjan, Wout Antoon Corneel Ghent, BE 1 1
Halpin, Claire Invergowrie, GB 3 29
Simpson, Gordon Grant Invergowrie, GB 3 33
Vanholme, Ruben Destelbergen, BE 5 2

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