How do lignin composition, structure, and cross-linking affect degradability? A review of cell wall model studies

Crop Science

Volumn 45, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 820-831

  Grabber, John H ^a  

^a U S DAIRY FORAGE RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

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DICOTYLEDONEAE; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 18744395820     PISSN: 0011183X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2004.0191     Document Type: Conference Paper

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