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.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $222222.00
• 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:

  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Knoxville, TN  United States 
• 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