RNA-sequencing reveals the complexities of the transcriptional response to lignocellulosic biofuel substrates in Aspergillus niger.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Saprobic fungi are the predominant industrial sources of Carbohydrate Active enZymes (CAZymes) used for the saccharification of lignocellulose during the production of second generation biofuels. The production of more effective enzyme cocktails is a key objective for efficient biofuel production. To achieve this objective, it is crucial to understand the response of fungi to lignocellulose substrates. Our previous study used RNA-seq to identify the genes induced in Aspergillus niger in response to wheat straw, a biofuel feedstock, and showed that the range of genes induced was greater than previously seen with simple inducers.

Results

In this work we used RNA-seq to identify the genes induced in A. niger in response to short rotation coppice willow

SUBMITTER: Pullan ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598271 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature