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Ashbya gossypii in biotechnology / Tatiana Q Aguiar, Eduardo Coelho, Lucília Domingues

By: Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: SpringerBriefs in molecular sciencePublisher: Cham : Springer, [2026]Copyright date: © 2026Description: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 70 Seiten) : IllustrationenISBN:
  • 9783032124357
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9783032124340 | 9783032124364 | Erscheint auch als: 9783032124340 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9783032124364 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 660.63 23
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12435-7Online resources: Summary: A gossypii history -- A gossypii physiology and metabolism -- Optimization of the A gossypii natural metabolism for biotechnological applications -- Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies -- Bioprocess and biosustainable strategies -- Perspectives.Summary: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the filamentous fungus Ashbya gossypii, an emerging microbial host in industrial biotechnology. Recognized for its natural ability to overproduce riboflavin (vitamin B2), A. gossypii has evolved from a niche model organism into a promising candidate for sustainable biotechnological applications. This book synthesizes decades of foundational research and recent advances to present a complete picture of the organism’s utility in modern biosciences. The book begins with a detailed history of A. gossypii (Chapter 1), tracing its discovery, early industrial uses, and the scientific milestones that led to its current role in biotechnology. Chapter 2 covers its physiology and metabolism, highlighting the unique features of its multinucleated hyphae, aerobic metabolism, and natural biosynthetic capabilities. Chapter 3 focuses on how A. gossypii’s natural metabolism is being optimized for industrial applications. It covers cutting-edge metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies, showcasing how genetic tools have been used to redirect carbon flux, enhance product yields, and expand the range of biosynthesized compounds. Chapter 4 addresses bioprocessing innovations and biosustainable strategies, such as using renewable feedstocks, optimizing cultivation conditions, and improving strain robustness for industrial scalability. The final chapter (Chapter 5) offers forward-looking perspectives, identifying future opportunities and challenges in leveraging A. gossypii for green chemistry and biotechnological fields. As sustainability becomes a cornerstone of modern industry, this book positions A. gossypii as a key player in the next generation of microbial production platforms. Targeted at researchers, biotechnologists, and students in microbiology and metabolic engineering, this book is both a foundational reference and a roadmap for innovation in fungal biotechnology.PPN: PPN: 1962401499Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-CMS | ZDB-2-SXC
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