Highlights•Oleaginous fungi and microalgae are suitable sources of PUFAs.•Genetic
engineering for improving oil accumulation and fatty acid composition.•Overexpression of …

With the depletion of global petroleum and its increasing price, biodiesel has been
becoming one of the most promising biofuels for global fuels market. Researchers exploit …

Economic feasibility of biosynthetic fuel and chemical production hinges upon harnessing
metabolism to achieve high titre and yield. Here we report a thorough genotypic and …

Oleaginous microorganisms are able to convert numerous agro-industrial and municipal
wastes into storage lipids (single cell oil (SCO)) and are therefore considered as potential …

Acetyl-CoA is the central metabolic node connecting glycolysis, Krebs cycle and fatty acids
synthase. Plant-derived polyketides, are assembled from acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA …

Rising oil prices and concerns over climate change have resulted in more emphasis on
research into renewable biofuels from microalgae. Unlike plants, green microalgae have …

The oleaginous fungus Mortierella alpina has distinct advantages in long-chain PUFAs
production, and it is the only source for dietary arachidonic acid (ARA) certificated by FDA …

The expanding use of fossil fuels has caused concern in terms of both energy security and
environmental issues. Therefore, attempts have been made worldwide to promote the …

In recent years attention has been focused on the utilization of microorganisms as
alternatives for industrial and nutritional applications. Considerable research has been …

Oleaginous yeasts can convert sugars to lipids with fatty acid profiles similar to those of
vegetable oils, making them attractive for production of biodiesel. Lignocellulosic biomass is …