Pectin: A multifunctional plant polymer
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Pectin is a structurally complex polysaccharide that is present in primary cell walls of higher plants and is famous for causing fruit ripening as well as the creation of gels in food items like jams and jellies. In the last twenty years, there is a lot of new knowledge in the field of polymer chemistry and plant biology science and biomaterials science that has broadened the scope of knowledge regarding pectin structure, biosynthesis, and applications. In addition to its conventional food applications, pectin is of significant use as biomaterials in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, biodegradable packaging and environmental remediation technology. This paper gives the molecular structure of pectin, chemical principles of gel formation, the biological applications of pectin in growth and development of plants and modern interdisciplinary applications. This article links plant cell wall biology, materials science, and biotechnology by proving how a typical plant polysaccharide has been turned into a primary material in sustainable technological innovations.
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