Open AccessMechanisms of lignin biosynthesis during xylogenesis in Zinnia elegans. Final report, July 1, 1992--June 30, 1996
Author(s) -
Karl–Erik L. Eriksson,
Jeffrey F. D. Dean
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/477719
Subject(s) - lignin , hydrogen peroxide , laccase , peroxidase , extracellular , biochemistry , botany , biosynthesis , organism , chemistry , biology , enzyme , genetics
This project initially focused on identifying and characterizing three components of the extracellular lignification reaction: peroxidases, hydrogen peroxide production, and oxygen dependent oxidases. Zinnia elegans was utilized for the model organism. Laccase activity was found to be more tightly correlated with lignification than peroxidase activity