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Recombinant lactobacillus for fermentation of xylose to lactic acid and lactate

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OSTI ID:672683

A recombinant Lactobacillus MONT4 is provided which has been genetically engineered with xylose isomerase and xylulokinase genes from Lactobacillus pentosus to impart to the Lactobacillus MONT4 the ability to ferment lignocellulosic biomass containing xylose to lactic acid. 4 figs.

Research Organization:
Midwest Research Institute
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
Assignee:
Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MI (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,798,237/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-541,632
OSTI ID:
672683
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English