Corynebacterium glutamicum

Application of Valencene and Prospects for its Production in Engineered Microorganisms

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This research reviews methods for producing valencene, a valuable citrus-scented compound, using engineered microorganisms instead of extracting it from citrus fruits. This work impacts everyday life in several ways: • Enables more sustainable and efficient production of natural flavoring used in beverages, foods and fragrances • Helps reduce reliance on citrus crops for valencene production • Provides potential new ways to create natural insect repellents • Could lead to more affordable and accessible citrus flavoring products • Demonstrates environmentally-friendly manufacturing methods for common consumer products

Identification of Feldin, an Antifungal Polyyne from the Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica

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This research identified a new antifungal compound called feldin from the beefsteak fungus, which could potentially lead to new antifungal medications or agricultural treatments. The compound specifically targets certain types of fungi while having less effect on others, suggesting possible selective applications. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new antifungal medications for treating fungal infections • May help develop new agricultural fungicides to protect crops • Demonstrates nature’s potential as a source of new therapeutic compounds • Contributes to understanding how mushrooms defend themselves against competitors in nature • Could help improve mushroom cultivation by better understanding fungal defense mechanisms

Fungal Species: Corynebacterium glutamicum

Application of Valencene and Prospects for its Production in Engineered Microorganisms

Identification of Feldin, an Antifungal Polyyne from the Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica