Genes encoding enzymes for lignin biosynthesis and uses thereof

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C800S320100, C536S023600, C435S320100, C435S410000, C435S419000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering lignin biosynthesis content and/or composition of plants. The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins which are involved in lignin biosynthesis. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions.

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