South Africa's indigenous microbial diversity for industrial applications: A review of the current status and opportunities

The unique metagenomic, metaviromic libraries and indigenous micro diversity within Southern Africa have the potential for global beneficiation in academia and industry. Microorganisms that flourish at high temperatures, adverse pH conditions, and high salinity are likely to have enzyme systems that...

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Main Authors: Varsha Chhiba, Priyen Pillay, Sibongile Mtimka, Ghaneshree Moonsamy, Lusisizwe Kwezi, Ofentse J. Pooe, Tsepo L. Tsekoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023039300