Transcriptome analysis of the digestive system of a wood-feeding termite (Coptotermes formosanus) revealed a unique mechanism for effective biomass degradation

Geng, Alei; Cheng, Yanbing; Wang, Yongli; Zhu, Daochen; Le, Yilin; Wu, Jian; Xie, Rongrong; Yuan, Joshua S.; Sun, Jianzhong

doi:10.1186/s13068-018-1015-1

Title: Transcriptome analysis of the digestive system of a wood-feeding termite (Coptotermes formosanus) revealed a unique mechanism for effective biomass degradation

Journal Article · Sat Feb 03 00:00:00 EST 2018 · Biotechnology for Biofuels

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-018-1015-1· OSTI ID:1618734

Geng, Alei; Cheng, Yanbing; Wang, Yongli; Zhu, Daochen; Le, Yilin; Wu, Jian; Xie, Rongrong; Yuan, Joshua S.; Sun, Jianzhong

Wood-feeding termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, represents a highly efficient system for biomass deconstruction and utilization. However, the detailed mechanisms of lignin modification and carbohydrate degradation in this system are still largely elusive.

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Research Organization:: Texas A&M Agrilife Research, College Station, TX (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: EERE-BETO; EE0006112; EE0007104

OSTI ID:: 1618734

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1504768

Journal Information:: Biotechnology for Biofuels, Journal Name: Biotechnology for Biofuels Vol. 11 Journal Issue: 1; ISSN 1754-6834

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