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Heterotrophic microorganisms: A promising source for biodiesel production.

Magdouli, Sara; Yan, Song; Tyagi, Rajeshwar Dayal; Surampalli, Rao Y. (2014). Heterotrophic microorganisms: A promising source for biodiesel production. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology , vol. 44 , nº 4. p. 416-453. DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2012.728523.

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The authors discuss occurrence of heterotrophic microbes, specifically bacteria, yeast, and molds, in biodiesel production is well discussed. Besides, these oleaginous microorganisms are reported to accumulate triacylglycerols (TAGs) that contain long-chain fatty acids. Most of the evidence suggests that TAGs accumulated are suitable for biodiesel production. Lipid accumulation (de novo or ex novo) required a set of enzymes and expression of various genes that are under complex regulatory system. The authors take a step in this direction and provides a summary of the actual knowledge on heterotrophic oleaginous species, their fatty acids, TAGs, and sterol biosynthesis with a biochemical and genetic approaches to better understand their regulation. Likewise, the impact of abiotic factors that can contribute to higher lipid accumulation is summarized. This review also highlights various issues concerning genetic engineering that may contribute to an advanced path forward for microbial feedstock-based biodiesel.

Type de document: Article
Mots-clés libres: biodiesel; genetic engineering; lipids; oleaginous microorganisms; regulation
Centre: Centre Eau Terre Environnement
Date de dépôt: 11 avr. 2018 19:05
Dernière modification: 11 avr. 2018 19:05
URI: http://espace.inrs.ca/id/eprint/3625

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