Gene Impacting Cellulose Content And Biomass Formation And Methods Of Use

The invention relates to expression of the PdHB3 gene and uses thereof. The invention provides genetically engineered plants expressing the PdHB3 gene and inhibitors of PdHB3. The invention further provides a method for biofuel production using plant genetically engineered for expressing the PdHB3 gene. The invention further provides a method for increasing glucose and/or xylose release in a plant or plant cell.