Engineering the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica to produce the aroma compound β-ionone

Abstract Background β-Ionone is a fragrant terpenoid that generates a pleasant floral scent and is used in diverse applications as a cosmetic and flavoring ingredient. A growing consumer desire for natural products has increased the market demand for natural β-ionone. To date, chemical extraction fr...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey J. Czajka, Justin A. Nathenson, Veronica T. Benites, Edward E. K. Baidoo, Qianshun Cheng, Yechun Wang, Yinjie J. Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12934-018-0984-x