Advances in Aureobasidium research: Paving the path to industrial utilization.

We here explore the potential of the fungal genus Aureobasidium as a prototype for a microbial chassis for industrial biotechnology in the context of a developing circular bioeconomy. The study emphasizes the physiological advantages of Aureobasidium, including its polyextremotolerance, broad substrate spectrum, and diverse product range, making it a promising candidate for cost-effective and sustainable industrial processes. In the second part, recent advances in genetic tool development, as well as approaches for up-scaled fermentation, are described.

Metabolic bottlenecks of VLB120 during growth on d-xylose via the Weimberg pathway.

The microbial production of value-added chemicals from renewable feedstocks is an important step towards a sustainable, bio-based economy. Therefore, microbes need to efficiently utilize lignocellulosic biomass and its dominant constituents, such as d-xylose. VLB120 assimilates d-xylose via the five-step Weimberg pathway.

DoE-based medium optimization for improved biosurfactant production with .

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