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Recombinant lactobacillus for fermentation of xylose to lactic acid and lactate

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OSTI ID:871796

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.

Research Organization:
Midwest Research Institute
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
Assignee:
Midwest Research Institute (Kansas City, MI)
Patent Number(s):
US 5798237
OSTI ID:
871796
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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