Value addition to jute: assessing the effect of artificial reduction of lignin on jute diversification
Mousumi Nath, Farhana Tasnim Chowdhury, Shabbir Ahmed, Avizit Das, Mohammad Riazul Islam, Haseena Khan
Abstract
(C3H and F5H lines) transformed generations. The results exhibit approximately 16-25% reduction in acid-insoluble lignin for the whole stem and 13-14% reduction in fiber lignin content for all four transgenic lines compared to the control. The altered lignin composition led to a 3-6% increase in the cellulose content and a small improvement in the enzymatic release of glucose. Lignin reduction led to an exposure of the underlying fibrils in transgenic lines as observed through a scanning electron microscope whereas, it was undiscernible in the control fiber. Furthermore, an analysis of the mechanical properties appears almost similar to that of the control with no morphological deformities. Jute fibers from the transgenic lines offer tremendous cost-effective implications from an economic perspective.