Complete and efficient conversion of plant cell wall hemicellulose into high-value bioproducts by engineered yeast

oleh: Liang Sun, Jae Won Lee, Sangdo Yook, Stephan Lane, Ziqiao Sun, Soo Rin Kim, Yong-Su Jin

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2021-08-01

Deskripsi

Cellulosic hydrolysates contain substantial amounts of acetate, which is toxic to fermenting microorganisms. Here, the authors engineer Baker’s yeast to co-consume xylose and acetate for triacetic acid lactone production from a hemicellulose hydrolysate of switchgrass.