Comparing the xylose reductase/xylitol dehydrogenase and xylose isomerase pathways in arabinose and xylose fermenting <it>Saccharomyces cerevisiae </it>strains

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ethanolic fermentation of lignocellulosic biomass is a sustainable option for the production of bioethanol. This process would greatly benefit from recombinant <it>Saccharomyces cerevisiae </it>strains also able to fermen...

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Main Authors: Hahn-Hägerdal Bärbel, Bettiga Maurizio, Gorwa-Grauslund Marie F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
Online Access:http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/1/1/16