Professor Mike Gidley Discusses Mechanics of Plant Cellulose and Impacts for Nutrition Science (AUDIO)

University of Queensland

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New insights into the mechanical properties of plant cell wall structures will shed new light on how dietary fibre is digested in the human gut microbiome, and have impact for a wide range of industries including agriculture and wound care.

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The University of Queensland

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