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Genes related to xylose fermentation and methods of using same for enhanced biofuel production

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OSTI ID:1221978

The present invention provides isolated gene sequences involved in xylose fermentation and related recombinant yeast which are useful in methods of enhanced biofuel production, particularly ethanol production. Methods of bioengineering recombinant yeast useful for biofuel production are also provided.

Research Organization:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, WI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC02-07ER64494
Assignee:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (Madison, WI)
Patent Number(s):
9,145,567
Application Number:
14/307,128
OSTI ID:
1221978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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