The overall objective of ENERGYPOPLAR is to unravel the mechanisms controlling cell wall structure and composition to design new poplar trees with enhanced agronomical traits for industrial production of bioethanol. In particular, ENERGYPOPLAR will:
- Study the mechanisms that regulate the synthesis of cell wall polysaccharides
- Provide a better understanding of lignocellulosic quality and in particular the genetic and genomic basis of ‘high cellulose/low lignin’ trees
- Develop high throughput assays for lignocellulosic quality and saccharification potential
- Establish a tool for environmental sustainability assessments
The approach undertaken results in the following project structure:
Detailed description of the activities:
