Optimizing pentose utilization in yeast: the need for novel tools and approaches
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hexose and pentose cofermentation is regarded as one of the chief obstacles impeding economical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels. Over time, successful application of traditional metabolic engineering strategy has produced yeast strains capable o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | Biotechnology for Biofuels |
Online Access: | http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/3/1/24 |