During the last decades, biocatalysis became of increasing importance for chemical and
pharmaceutical industries. Regarding regio-and stereospecificity, enzymes have shown to …

The industrial application of biocatalysis for the production of natural flavour compounds is
illustrated by a discussion of the production of vanillin, γ-decalactone, carboxylic acids, C6 …

Bioformulations for plant growth promotion continue to inspire research and development in
many fields. Increase in soil fertility, plant growth promotion, and suppression of …

Nutrient uptake and waste excretion are among the many important functions of the cellular
membrane. While permitting nutrients into the cell, the cellular membrane system evolves to …

Products that bear the label “natural” have gained more attention in the marketplace. In this
approach, the production of aroma compounds through biotransformation or bioconversion …

The terpenes are secondary metabolites of plants that are produced, in part, as a defense
against microorganisms and insects in addition to their pollinator-attractive properties. 1 In …

ABSTRACT A number of oxygenated monoterpenes present at low concentrations in plant
oils have anticarcinogenic properties. One of the most promising compounds in this respect …

Abstract The biotransformation of R-(+)-limonene into high concentrations of R-(+)-α-
terpineol by Sphingobium sp. was investigated in order to optimize the main process …

Monoterpenes are plant secondary metabolites, widely used in industrial processes as
precursors of important aroma compounds, such as vanillin and (−)-menthol. However, the …

Living microbial cells are considered to be the catalyst of choice for selective terpene
functionalization. However, such processes often suffer from side product formation and …