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Functional characterization of EuSIP1 reveals its central role in trans-polyisoprene biosynthesis in Eucommia ulmoides

Industrial Crops and Products
Eucommia ulmoides is a unique plant capable of synthesizing trans-polyisoprene (TPI), a form of natural rubber with outstanding mechanical and chemical properties. In addition to its industrial importance, the bark of E.
Rui Cao, Xiangmei Chen, Xi Chen, Dan Zhao, Xuan Dong, Mingyang Lu, Yi Li, Yichen Zhao, Degang Zhao   +8 more
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Bio‐Based Polyurethanes: Mechanical Performance, Structure–Property Relationships, and Future Directions

Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 64, Issue 9, Page 1860-1894, 1 May 2026.
This review examines bio‐based polyurethanes from renewable feedstocks, focusing on structure‐property relationships governing mechanical performance. It analyzes reinforcement strategies, benchmarks against petrochemical counterparts, and explores future directions, including non‐isocyanate routes and circular economy integration for sustainable high ...
Khaled Chawraba, Hussein Medlej, Mohamad Sakr, Akram Hijazi, Abrar Hussain   +4 more
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Uncovering mechanisms of rubber biosynthesis in Taraxacum koksaghyz - role of cis-prenyltransferase-like 1 protein

, 2022
S.591-609The Russian dandelion Taraxacum koksaghyz synthesizes considerable amounts of high‐molecular‐weight rubber in its roots. The characterization of factors that participate in natural rubber biosynthesis is fundamental for the ...
Prüfer, D., Schulze Gronover, C., Niephaus, E., Müller, B., Finkemeier, I., Bonin, M., Lassowskat, I., Deenen, N. van   +7 more
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Natural Rubber Biosynthesis and Physic-Chemical Studies on Plant Derived Latex

, 2011
1.1 Natural rubber is an indispensable biopolymer Natural rubber is a biopolymer of high economic importance with incomparable performance properties such as high elasticity, resilience and efficient heat dispersion (van Beilen and Poirier, 2007a). This high molecular mass polymer is formed from isopentenyl diphosphate units (IPP) which are linked in ...
Christian Schulze, Daniela Wahler, Dirk Prufer   +2 more
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Lecanicillium aphanocladii: a biocontrol agent against insect pests and phytopathogens

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 5, Page 4089-4103, May 2026.
Recent research findings on the biocontrol potential of Lecanicillium aphanocladii fungus against insect‐pests and plant diseases were highlighted. This review indicates that several L. aphanocladii strains show great potential to be developed as multipurpose biocontrol agents active against several insect‐pests, plant diseases and plant parasitic ...
Qianhe Liu, Richard Johnson, Kwasi Adusei‐Fosu   +2 more
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Unlocking the Quality Potential of Liberoid Coffee: Advances in Composition, Processing, and Microbial Fermentation

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Liberoid coffee (Coffea liberica group), comprising varieties of Liberica and Excelsa coffee types, is gaining attention for its unique chemical composition and sensory potential. However, its quality remains under‐optimized due to limited understanding of genotype‐specific traits and processing responses.
Noor Ariefandie Febrianto, Fan Zhu
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A Critical Review on Green Conversion Techniques of Biomass Waste to Value‐Added Bioproducts: Advances, Challenges, and Future Technological Strategies

GCB Bioenergy, Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2026.
This study highlights developments in cost‐effective fractionation techniques to ensure the sustainability and industrial applicability of biomass. ABSTRACT Given the depletion of fossil fuels and global concerns about environmental protection, lignocellulosic biomass is an excellent alternative candidate due to its unique combination of ...
Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, Ananth Selvan, Siva Avudaiappan, Nadir Ayrilmis   +6 more
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Structure and Biosynthesis Mechanism of Rubber from Fungi

, 1990
The structure of both terminal units and alignment of the isoprene units give conclusive evidence for the initiation and termination mechanisms of rubber formation in fungi. As shown in Figure 4, the polymerization is estimated to start from trans, trans-
Koichi Ute, Koichi Hatada, Yasuyuki Tanaka, Makio Mori   +3 more
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Identification and reconstitution of the rubber biosynthetic machinery on rubber particles from Hevea brasiliensis

eLife, 2016
Natural rubber (NR) is stored in latex as rubber particles (RPs), rubber molecules surrounded by a lipid monolayer. Rubber transferase (RTase), the enzyme responsible for NR biosynthesis, is believed to be a member of the cis-prenyltransferase (cPT ...
Satoshi Yamashita, Haruhiko Yamaguchi, Toshiyuki Waki, Yuichi Aoki, Makie Mizuno, Fumihiro Yanbe, Tomoki Ishii, Ayuta Funaki, Yuzuru Tozawa, Yukino Miyagi-Inoue, Kazuhisa Fushihara, Toru Nakayama, Seiji Takahashi   +12 more
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Draft genome sequence of the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis

BMC Genomics, 2013
Background Hevea brasiliensis, a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, is the major commercial source of natural rubber (NR). NR is a latex polymer with high elasticity, flexibility, and resilience that has played a critical role in the world economy since
Rahman Ahmad Yamin Abdul, Usharraj Abhilash O, Misra Biswapriya B, Thottathil Gincy P, Jayasekaran Kandakumar, Feng Yun, Hou Shaobin, Ong Su Yean, Ng Fui Ling, Lee Ling Sze, Tan Hock Siew, Sakaff Muhd Khairul Luqman Muhd, Teh Beng Soon, Khoo Bee, Badai Siti Suriawati, Aziz Nurohaida Ab, Yuryev Anton, Knudsen Bjarne, Dionne-Laporte Alexandre, Mchunu Nokuthula P, Yu Qingyi, Langston Brennick J, Freitas Tracey Allen K, Young Aaron G, Chen Rui, Wang Lei, Najimudin Nazalan, Saito Jennifer A, Alam Maqsudul   +28 more
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