ALTERING REGULATION OF MAIZE LIGNIN BIOSYNTHESIS ENZYMES VIA RNAI TECHNOLOGY

摘要

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing RNA Interference (RNAi) vectors comprising maize lignin biosynthesis enzymes for altering lignin content of plants. Specifically, plants comprising RNAi maize lignin vectors for reducing or altering lignin content are provided for reducing pretreatment costs of biofuel production. Additionally, RNAi maize lignin vectors are provided for altering cellulose production in plants for reducing pretreatment costs of plant biomass processing by increasing amounts of fermentable sugars.