Development of an itaconic acid production process with Ustilaginaceae on alternative feedstocks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, Aspergillus terreus is used for the industrial production of itaconic acid. Although, alternative feedstock use in fermentations is crucial for cost-efficient and sustainable itaconic acid production, their utilisation with A. terreus most often requires expensive pretreatment. Ustilaginacea are robust alternatives for itaconic acid production, evading the challenges, including the pretreatment of crude feedstocks regarding reduction of manganese concentration, that A. terreus poses.

Results

In this study, five different Ustilago strains were screened for their growth and production of itaconic acid on defined media. The most promising strains were then used to find a suitable alternative feedstock, based on the local food industry. U. cynodontis ITA Ma

SUBMITTER: Niehoff PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10476437 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature