Comparative Genomics Guided Genetic Modification of Switchgrass Cell Wall for Improved Lignin Characteristics and Increased Cellulose Availability
This research project will identify key switchgrass genes for lignin down-regulation and develop modified switchgrass plants for future research. The goal is to genetically modify switchgrass cell wall for improved lignin characteristics and increased cellulose availability.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Program Information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $222222.00
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Sponsor Organizations:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Johnson, Shawn
- Performing Organizations: Knoxville, TN United States
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Principal Investigators:
Stewart, Neal
- Start Date: 20070901
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 20101231
- Source Data: RiP Project 31355
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Cellulose; Genetics; Grasses; Lignin; Plants
- Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications
- Subject Areas: Materials; Transportation (General); I15: Environment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01572220
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Department of Transportation
- Files: RIP
- Created Date: Aug 4 2015 1:01AM