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Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls

Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls is a research topic within Plant Science. Science Explorer counts 35k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the structure, biosynthesis, and functions of plant cell walls, focusing on components such as pectin, hemicelluloses, and cellulose synthesis. It also investigates the immunomodulatory and biomedical applications of plant polysaccharides, as well as the role of expansins in cell wall loosening.

  • Pectin
  • Hemicelluloses
  • Cellulose Synthesis
  • Polysaccharides
  • Immune Recognition
  • Expansins
  • Molecular Structure
  • Enzymes
  • Biomedical Applications
  • Arabinogalactan Proteins
Research works
35k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+29%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
64% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
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