Hybridization and adaptive evolution of diverse Saccharomyces species for cellulosic biofuel production.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lignocellulosic biomass is a common resource across the globe, and its fermentation offers a promising option for generating renewable liquid transportation fuels. The deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass releases sugars that can be fermented by microbes, but these processes also produce fermentation inhibitors, such as aromatic acids and aldehydes. Several research projects have investigated lignocellulosic biomass fermentation by the baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Most projects have taken synthetic biological approaches or have explored naturally occurring diversity in S. cerevisiae to enhance stress tolerance, xylose consumption, or ethanol production. Despite these efforts, improved strains with new properties are needed. In other industri

SUBMITTER: Peris D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5369230 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature