Deciphering the genetic landscape of enhanced poly-3-hydroxybutyrate production in Synechocystis sp. B12.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microbial biopolymers such as poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) are emerging as promising alternatives for sustainable production of biodegradable bioplastics. Their promise is heightened by the potential utilisation of photosynthetic organisms, thus exploiting sunlight and carbon dioxide as source of energy and carbon, respectively. The cyanobacterium Synechocystis sp. B12 is an attractive candidate for its superior ability to accumulate high amounts of PHB as well as for its high-light tolerance, which makes it extremely suitable for large-scale cultivation. Beyond its practical applications, B12 serves as an intriguing model for unravelling the molecular mechanisms behind PHB accumulation.

Results

Through a multifaceted approach, integrating physiological, genomic a

SUBMITTER: Santin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253406 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature