Comparative analysis of sugarcane bagasse metagenome reveals unique and conserved biomass-degrading enzymes among lignocellulolytic microbial communities

• Main Authors: Wuttichai Mhuantong, Varodom Charoensawan, Pattanop Kanokratana, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, Verawat Champreda
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Science. Department of Biochemistry
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; Lignocellulose degradation; Metagenomics; Comparative genomics; Biorefinery; Biofuels
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2738
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: As one of the most abundant agricultural wastes, sugarcane bagasse is largely under-exploited, but it possesses a great potential for the biofuel, fermentation, and cellulosic biorefinery industries. It also provides a unique ecological niche, as the microbes in this lignocellulose-ric...