Development of a thermophilic coculture for corn fiber conversion to ethanol
Corn fiber is a difficult feedstock to utilize due to its recalcitrant hemicellulose. Here, the authors characterize the recalcitrant structures, isolate a new bacterium to consume the hemicellulose, identify its enzymes, and show the benefit with increased conversion of corn fiber to ethanol.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15704-z |