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View article: Molecular architecture of developing xylem in Norway spruce reveals spatial and temporal patterns of cell wall polymer deposition
Molecular architecture of developing xylem in Norway spruce reveals spatial and temporal patterns of cell wall polymer deposition Open
Using microarray polymer profiling (MAPP), immunocytochemical staining, and Raman spectroscopy, we conducted a detailed spatiotemporal survey of the deposition of cell wall components during xylem differentiation in Norway spruce. These in…
View article: Protozoal populations drive system-wide variation in the rumen microbiome
Protozoal populations drive system-wide variation in the rumen microbiome Open
View article: Spatiotemporal regulation of alginate sub-structures at multiple scales revealed by monoclonal antibodies
Spatiotemporal regulation of alginate sub-structures at multiple scales revealed by monoclonal antibodies Open
View article: Protozoal populations drive system-wide variation in the rumen microbiome
Protozoal populations drive system-wide variation in the rumen microbiome Open
While rapid progress has been made to characterize the bacterial and archaeal populations of the rumen microbiome, insight into how they interact with keystone protozoal species remains elusive. Here, we reveal two distinct rumen community…
View article: Enzymatic modification of cotton fibre polysaccharides as an enabler of sustainable laundry detergents
Enzymatic modification of cotton fibre polysaccharides as an enabler of sustainable laundry detergents Open
View article: Potentials of Mahachanok mango peel pectin in modulating glycaemic index in simulated in vitro carbohydrate digestion of meat product
Potentials of Mahachanok mango peel pectin in modulating glycaemic index in simulated in vitro carbohydrate digestion of meat product Open
Pectin derived from mango peel biomass offers a noteworthy alternative to starch in food products, potentially assisting in controlling hyperglycaemia by impacting starch digestion. Consequently, this study evaluates the potential of Mahac…
View article: Structurally diverse calloses/β-1,3-glucans in plant cell wall microdomains
Structurally diverse calloses/β-1,3-glucans in plant cell wall microdomains Open
Cell walls underpin the mechanics of cell growth, intercellular signalling, and defence against pathogenic organisms. β-(1,3)-glucans (also known as callose) are polysaccharides found in plants, fungi, and some bacterial species. In develo…
View article: Structural dissection of two redox proteins from the shipworm symbiont <i>Teredinibacter turnerae</i>
Structural dissection of two redox proteins from the shipworm symbiont <i>Teredinibacter turnerae</i> Open
The discovery of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), a family of copper-dependent enzymes that play a major role in polysaccharide degradation, has revealed the importance of oxidoreductases in the biological utilization of biomas…
View article: Banana Peel (Musa ABB cv. Nam Wa Mali-Ong) as a Source of Value-Adding Components and the Functional Properties of Its Bioactive Ingredients
Banana Peel (Musa ABB cv. Nam Wa Mali-Ong) as a Source of Value-Adding Components and the Functional Properties of Its Bioactive Ingredients Open
Banana peel (BP) is the primary by-product generated during banana processing which causes numerous environmental issues. This study examines the physical attributes, proximate analysis, glycoarray profiling, antioxidant abilities, and pre…
View article: The legacy of terrestrial plant evolution on cell wall fine structure
The legacy of terrestrial plant evolution on cell wall fine structure Open
The evolution of land flora was an epochal event in the history of planet Earth. The success of plants, and especially flowering plants, in colonizing all but the most hostile environments required multiple mechanisms of adaptation. The ma…
View article: Spatiotemporal Regulation of Alginate Sub-Structures at Multiple Scales Revealed by Monoclonal Antibodies
Spatiotemporal Regulation of Alginate Sub-Structures at Multiple Scales Revealed by Monoclonal Antibodies Open
View article: Microarray Polymer Profiling (MAPP) for High-Throughput Glycan Analysis
Microarray Polymer Profiling (MAPP) for High-Throughput Glycan Analysis Open
Microarray polymer profiling (MAPP) is a robust and reproducible approach to systematically determine the composition and relative abundance of glycans and glycoconjugates within a variety of biological samples, including plant and algal t…
View article: Exploring the polysaccharide composition of plant cell walls in succulent aloes
Exploring the polysaccharide composition of plant cell walls in succulent aloes Open
Societal Impact Statement Aloes are iconic succulent plants native to Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula. The succulent leaf mesophyll of aloes has been used extensively as a herbal product for centuries, contributing to their ov…
View article: Dissecting succulence: Crassulacean acid metabolism and hydraulic capacitance are independent adaptations in <i>Clusia</i> leaves
Dissecting succulence: Crassulacean acid metabolism and hydraulic capacitance are independent adaptations in <i>Clusia</i> leaves Open
Succulence is found across the world as an adaptation to water‐limited niches. The fleshy organs of succulent plants develop via enlarged photosynthetic chlorenchyma and/or achlorophyllous water storage hydrenchyma cells. The precise mecha…
View article: Analysis of glycans in a Burnt-on/Baked-on (BoBo) model food soil using Microarray Polymer Profiling (MAPP) and immunofluorescence microscopy
Analysis of glycans in a Burnt-on/Baked-on (BoBo) model food soil using Microarray Polymer Profiling (MAPP) and immunofluorescence microscopy Open
Burning of food materials during cooking can increase the difficulty in removal from solid surfaces, forming residual food soils. Using molecular probe-based technologies, the aim of this work was to elucidate the composition and relative …
View article: Contrasting Cd accumulation of Arabidopsis halleri populations: a role for (1→4)-β-galactan in pectin
Contrasting Cd accumulation of Arabidopsis halleri populations: a role for (1→4)-β-galactan in pectin Open
View article: Commercial Yeast Strains Expressing Polygalacturonase and Glucanase Unravel the Cell Walls of Chardonnay Grape Pomace
Commercial Yeast Strains Expressing Polygalacturonase and Glucanase Unravel the Cell Walls of Chardonnay Grape Pomace Open
Industrial wine yeast strains expressing hydrolytic enzymes were fermented on Chardonnay pomace and were shown to unravel the cell walls of the berry tissues according to the enzyme activities. The yeasts produced a native endo-polygalactu…
View article: Over 100-Year Preservation and Temporal Fluctuations of Cell Wall Polysaccharides in Marine Sediments
Over 100-Year Preservation and Temporal Fluctuations of Cell Wall Polysaccharides in Marine Sediments Open
Polysaccharides constitute an important carbon pool in marine systems, but much is still unknown about the fate and degradation of these compounds. They are derived partly from production in situ , and in coastal areas, they are partly ter…
View article: Dissecting Succulence: Crassulacean Acid Metabolism and Hydraulic Capacitance are Independent Adaptations in <i>Clusia</i> Leaves
Dissecting Succulence: Crassulacean Acid Metabolism and Hydraulic Capacitance are Independent Adaptations in <i>Clusia</i> Leaves Open
Summary Succulence is found across the world as an adaptation to water-limited niches. The fleshy organs of succulent plants develop via enlarged photosynthetic chlorenchyma and/or achlorophyllous water storage hydrenchyma cells. The preci…
View article: Analysis of Glycans in a Burnt-On/Baked-On (Bobo) Model Food Soil Using Microarray Polymer Profiling (Mapp) and Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Analysis of Glycans in a Burnt-On/Baked-On (Bobo) Model Food Soil Using Microarray Polymer Profiling (Mapp) and Immunofluorescence Microscopy Open
View article: Removal of eDNA from fabrics using a novel laundry DNase revealed using high-resolution imaging
Removal of eDNA from fabrics using a novel laundry DNase revealed using high-resolution imaging Open
View article: High-resolution 3D mapping of rhizosphere glycan patterning using molecular probes in a transparent soil system
High-resolution 3D mapping of rhizosphere glycan patterning using molecular probes in a transparent soil system Open
View article: Tracking cell wall changes in wine and table grapes undergoing <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> infection using glycan microarrays
Tracking cell wall changes in wine and table grapes undergoing <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> infection using glycan microarrays Open
Background and Aims The necrotrophic fungus Botrytis cinerea infects a broad range of fruit crops including domesticated grapevine Vitis vinifera cultivars. Damage caused by this pathogen is severely detrimental to the table and wine grape…
View article: Ancient origin of fucosylated xyloglucan in charophycean green algae
Ancient origin of fucosylated xyloglucan in charophycean green algae Open
The charophycean green algae (CGA or basal streptophytes) are of particular evolutionary significance because their ancestors gave rise to land plants. One outstanding feature of these algae is that their cell walls exhibit remarkable simi…
View article: The compact Salaginella genome identifies changes in gene content associated with the evolution of vascular plants
The compact Salaginella genome identifies changes in gene content associated with the evolution of vascular plants Open
View article: Diatom fucan polysaccharide precipitates carbon during algal blooms
Diatom fucan polysaccharide precipitates carbon during algal blooms Open
View article: The Influence of Hydrolytic Enzymes on Tannin Adsorption-Desorption onto Grape Cell Walls in a Wine-Like Matrix
The Influence of Hydrolytic Enzymes on Tannin Adsorption-Desorption onto Grape Cell Walls in a Wine-Like Matrix Open
This study evaluates the capacity of four hydrolytic enzymes to limit the interactions between grape cell-walls and tannins and/or to favor tannin desorption. Adsorption and desorption tests were conducted by mixing a commercial seed tanni…
View article: Adaptation of <i>Arabidopsis halleri</i> to extreme metal pollution through limited metal accumulation involves changes in cell wall composition and metal homeostasis
Adaptation of <i>Arabidopsis halleri</i> to extreme metal pollution through limited metal accumulation involves changes in cell wall composition and metal homeostasis Open
Summary Metallophytes constitute powerful models for the study of metal homeostasis, adaptation to extreme environments and the evolution of naturally selected traits. Arabidopsis halleri is a pseudometallophyte which shows constitutive zi…
View article: Escherichia coli O157:H7 F9 Fimbriae Recognize Plant Xyloglucan and Elicit a Response in Arabidopsis thaliana
Escherichia coli O157:H7 F9 Fimbriae Recognize Plant Xyloglucan and Elicit a Response in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Fresh produce is often a source of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) outbreaks. Fimbriae are extracellular structures involved in cell-to-cell attachment and surface colonisation. F9 (Fml) fimbriae have been shown to be expressed …
View article: Combinatorial Glycomic Analyses to Direct CAZyme Discovery for the Tailored Degradation of Canola Meal Non-Starch Dietary Polysaccharides
Combinatorial Glycomic Analyses to Direct CAZyme Discovery for the Tailored Degradation of Canola Meal Non-Starch Dietary Polysaccharides Open
Canola meal (CM), the protein-rich by-product of canola oil extraction, has shown promise as an alternative feedstuff and protein supplement in poultry diets, yet its use has been limited due to the abundance of plant cell wall fibre, spec…