Use of Aureobasidium in a sustainable economy
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology : review over Use of Aureobasidium in a sustainable economyUse of Aureobasidium in a sustainable economy
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology : review over Use of Aureobasidium in a sustainable economySamenvatting
Abstract
Aureobasidium is omnipresent and can be isolated from air, water bodies, soil, wood, and other plant materials, as well as inorganic materials such as rocks and marble. A total of 32 species of this fungal genus have been identified at the level of DNA, of which Aureobasidium pullulans is best known. Aureobasidium is of interest for a sustainable economy because it can be used to produce a wide variety of compounds, including enzymes, polysaccharides, and biosurfactants. Moreover, it can be used to promote plant growth and protect wood and crops. To this end, Aureobasidium cells adhere to wood or plants by producing extracellular polysaccharides, thereby forming a biofilm. This biofilm provides a sustainable alternative to petrol-based coatings and toxic chemicals. This and the fact that Aureobasidium biofilms have the potential of self-repair make them a potential engineered living material avant la lettre.
Organisatie | Saxion |
Afdeling | School of Business, Building and Technology |
Lectoraat | Sustainable Building Technology |
Datum | 2024-02-13 |
Type | Artikel |
Taal | Engels |