Plant enzymes linked to fiber breakdown are shown to support dietary fiber biosynthesis
January 20, 2026
Researchers in the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department have discovered that two plant enzymes, once thought to only break down fibers, are essential for sustaining the production of β-mannans, important carbohydrate polymers that help ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Biotechnology, Crop Improvement, Horticultural Sciences, Horticultural Sciences Department, New Phytologist, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant-based Products, Synbio, Voiniciuc Lab