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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. carbohydrates
  4. polysaccharides
  5. hemicellulose
  6. xylan
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. carbohydrates
  4. polysaccharides
  5. hemicellulose
  6. xylan

Preferred term

xylan

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A polysaccharide composed of xylose residues. Xylans are usually 1,4-linked and occur with cellulose in wood and, particularly, in cereal straws and brans.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/36997

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