Lignin Subunits and Linkages

Here lists abbreviations for lignin subunits and linkages. Aromatics denote the type of subunits that make up lignin in the wildtype and transgenic trees, and Sidechains describe the type of linkages that connect them. Click here for a detailed description of lignin linkages and subunits.


Aromatics

IdName
PB2/6p-Hydroxybenzoate
H2/6p-Hydroxyphenyl
G2Guaiacyl
S2/6Syringyl


Sidechains

IdName
β-O-4
β-5
β-β
SDαSpirodienone
DDαDibenzodioxocin
BDαBenzodioxane
X1γEnd group