Publications by authors named "Carine Palafre"
Front Plant Sci
April 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how drought affects the quality and degradability of lignocellulosic biomass used for animal feed and biorefineries.
- Through a detailed analysis of maize populations grown under different water conditions over three years, findings show that water deficit increases cell wall degradability while reducing lignin and -coumaric acid content.
- The research identifies specific genetic factors influencing these traits, suggesting that it is feasible to breed biomass crops that can thrive in drought conditions while maintaining or improving their quality.
