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Microbes unlock key to unlocking plant biomass for biofuels

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Microbial Xylanolytic Systems and Their Properties
Pratima Bajpai

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Xylanases are enzymes that break down plant xylan, a complex substance. To fully break down xylan, a mix of enzymes like β-1,4-endoxylanase and β-xylosidase work together. These enzymes are found in fungi, actinomycetes, and bacteria.

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