A new view of lignification

Lignins are phenolic polymers of the cell wall, and form the second most abundant group of plant biopolymers after cellulose. The application of molecular genetics and powerful analytical techniques means that a new view is required of the structure, biogenesis and location of these molecules. Lignins are phenolic polymers of the cell wall, and form the second most abundant group of plant biopolymers after cellulose. The application of molecular genetics and powerful analytical techniques means that a new view is required of the structure, biogenesis and location of these molecules.