Ethanol production in microorganisms

Details Ethanol production in microorganisms Ethanol production in microorganisms

2011-06-22

2011-11-01

Noakes, Suzanne M (Department: 1656)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

Reexamination Certificate

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08048666

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for engineering photoautotrophic organisms to convert carbon dioxide and light into fatty acid esters and other molecules, including biofuels. The molecules are then secreted by the organism into a growth medium.

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