Wood is complex in its chemical composition that has an important influence on its chemical
behavior and mechanical strength. The complexity is reflected in the ultrastructure of the …

Vibrational spectroscopy provides non-destructively the molecular fingerprint of plant cells in
the native state. In combination with microscopy, the chemical composition can be followed …

Lignin engineering is a promising tool to reduce the energy input and the need of chemical
pre‐treatments for the efficient conversion of plant biomass into fermentable sugars for …

This chapter describes the basic physical properties of wood and wood-based materials
such as density, thermal properties, electrical properties, friction, optical properties …

A detailed understanding of the topochemistry of compression wood tracheid walls is
important from the perspectives of plant biochemistry and commercial utilization. The …

This review describes use of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in wood and fiber
analysis. Analytical techniques and sample preparation methods are used to localize …

Key message Lignification and suberization of Casparian strips occurred simultaneously
during the development of Cunninghamia lanceolata primary roots. Abstract The Casparian …

Understanding of ultrastructural organization related to the biomass recalcitrance is critical
for optimizing the deconstruction of cell wall to release fermentable sugars. In this study, the …

Main conclusion A 3D model of the tracheid wall has been proposed based on high-
resolution cryo-TEM where, in contrast to the current understanding, the cellulose …

Metal toxicity is a common problem in crop species worldwide. Some metals are naturally
toxic, whereas others such as manganese (Mn) are essential micro-nutrients for plant growth …