Prospecting the biodiversity of the fungal family Ustilaginaceae for the production of value-added chemicals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ustilaginaceae (belonging to the smut fungi) are commonly known for their plant pathogenicity. Although these microbes lead to yield reduction of cereal production, they can also have an economically positive side. Ustilaginaceae naturally produce a versatile range of value-added chemicals with potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industry.

Results

In this study 68 Ustilaginaceae of 13 species were screened for the production of organic acids, polyols, and glycolipids from glucose to characterize their biodiversity and identify potential novel strains for biocatalysis of these valuable chemicals. Ustilago cynodontis, Ustilago maydis, Ustilago avenae, and Sporisorium exsertum were identified as promising produ

SUBMITTER: Geiser E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598272 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature