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Title: Genetically modified yeast of the species Issatchenkia orientalis and closely relates species, and fermentation processes using same

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OSTI ID:1034912

Cells of the species Issatchenkia orientalis and closely related yeast species are transformed with a vector to introduce an exogenous lactate dehydrogenase gene. The cells produce lactic acid efficiently and are resistant at low pH, high lactate titer conditions.

Research Organization:
Cargill Inc. (Wayzata, MN)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC07-02ID14349
Assignee:
Cargill Inc. (Wayzata, MN)
Patent Number(s):
8,097,448
Application Number:
11/921,161
OSTI ID:
1034912
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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