ABSTRACT

A gathering of articles bringing together knowledge of both the synthesis and degradation of a pervasive biological substance, cellulose. Topics include native cellulose; particle rosettes and terminal globules; microfibril biogenesis; synthesis in Acetobacter xylinum ; biodegradation measurement; e

part |4 pages

Part I: Biosynthesis

chapter 8|12 pages

Site of Cellulose Synthesis

part |4 pages

Part II: Biodegradation

chapter 16|28 pages

Cellulose Degradation in Ruminants

chapter 21|44 pages

Fungal Cellulases

chapter 22|64 pages

Bacterial Cellulases