Microbial diversity supporting dark fermentation of waste

Microbial diversity is essential for human well-being and ecosystem services. Use of microorganisms in biomolecule production is common, but involves single-strain cultures. Microbial consortia provide advantages in the process of degrading organic waste to yield biomolecules of biotechnological int...

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Published in:Trends in biotechnology (Regular ed.) 2014-11, Vol.32 (11), p.549-550
Main Authors: Jobard, Marlène, Pessiot, Jérémy, Nouaille, Régis, Sime-Ngando, Télesphore
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Bacteriology
Biodiversity
Biomass
Biomolecules
Bioreactors - microbiology
biorefinery
Biotechnology
Consortia
Culture
Decomposition
diversity
Ecology, environment
Ecosystem services
Fermentation
Human
Humans
Internal Medicine
Life Sciences
Metabolism
Microbial Consortia - physiology
microbial ecology
Microbiology and Parasitology
microorganism consortium
Microorganisms
Organic wastes
Protistology
Raw materials
Waste Disposal, Fluid - methods
waste processing
Wastes
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Summary:Microbial diversity is essential for human well-being and ecosystem services. Use of microorganisms in biomolecule production is common, but involves single-strain cultures. Microbial consortia provide advantages in the process of degrading organic waste to yield biomolecules of biotechnological interest. Microbial diversity in consortia can be an asset in the context of bioenergy and chemical production, which are key concerns for global energy demands. Improving knowledge of microbial consortia will therefore be important for biotechnology.
ISSN:0167-7799
1879-3096
DOI:10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.09.005