Fucosylation and Defucosylation of Cell Wall Compounds in Arabidopsis

The book "Fucosylation and Defucosylation of Cell Wall Compounds in Arabidopsis" by Richard Fischl provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of fucosylated cell wall compounds, particularly xyloglucans and rhamnogalacturonan II (RG-II), in plant development. It examines the enzymatic mechanisms responsible for the modification and degradation of these polysaccharides and highlights the specific fucosidase enzymes AtFUC95A and AtFXG1. By analyzing Arabidopsis knockout mutants and conducting transient expression experiments in Nicotiana benthamiana, the book aims to achieve a deeper understanding of the biochemical processes and structural diversity of RG-II. It contributes to clarifying the biosynthesis of RG-II and identifies potential RG-II-specific fucosyltransferases, leading to a reevaluation of the effects of L-fucose deficiency on plant phenotypes.