Amino acid fermentation is one of the major pillars of industrial biotechnology. The multi-
billion USD amino acid market is rising steadily and is diversifying. Metabolic engineering is …

Corynebacterium glutamicum is a major workhorse in industrial biotechnology. For the past
several decades, this soil bacterium has been used to produce the amino acids l-glutamate …

The last few years have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of novel
bacterial species that hold potential to be used for metabolic engineering. Historically …

Natural pigments sourced from ores, insects, plants and animals were the colorants used
since prehistoric period. Synthetic dyes which took the place of natural pigments in the …

Highlights•High-value organic acids range from carbon-two to carbon-six molecules.•
Engineered microbial cells reach titers of more than 200 g/L of organic acids.•Production …

The soil microbe Corynebacterium glutamicum is a leading workhorse in industrial
biotechnology and has become famous for its power to synthetise amino acids and a range …

Corynebacterium glutamicum, Escherichia coli, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in particular,
have become established as important industrial workhorses in biotechnology. Recent years …

Nowadays,“green” is a hot topic almost everywhere, from retailers to universities to
industries; and achieving a green status has become a universal aim. However, polymers …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Ectoine and hydroxyectoine as typical representatives of compatible solutes are not only
essential for extremophiles to survive in extreme environments, but also widely used in …