A functional cascading of lignin modification via repression of caffeic acid O-methyltransferase for bioproduction and anti-oxidation in rice

A hypothetical model of characteristic lignin modification for specific S-monomer reduction, accountable for improved lignocellulose recalcitrance, was proposed. It provides a powerful strategy for achieving high-yield biofuels and value-added bioproducts or enhancing plant antioxidative capacity for heavy metal phytoremediation.