Fungi And Lignocellulosic Biomass

Download Fungi And Lignocellulosic Biomass full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Fungi And Lignocellulosic Biomass ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass

Author : Christian P. Kubicek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470960094
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass by : Christian P. Kubicek

Download or read book Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass written by Christian P. Kubicek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harnessing fungi’s enzymatic ability to break down lignocellulolytic biomass to produce ethanol more efficiently and cost-effectively has become a significant research and industrial interest. Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass provides readers with a broad range of information on the uses and untapped potential of fungi in the production of bio-based fuels. With information on the molecular biological and genomic aspects of fungal degradation of plant cell walls to the industrial production and application of key fungal enzymes, chapters in the book cover topics such as enzymology of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin degradation. Edited by a leading researcher in the field, Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass will be a valuable tool in advancing the development and production of biofuels and a comprehensive resource for fungal biologists, enzymologists, protein chemists, biofuels chemical engineers, and other research and industry professionals in the field of biomass research.

Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass

Author : Christian P. Kubicek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118414489
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass by : Christian P. Kubicek

Download or read book Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass written by Christian P. Kubicek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harnessing fungi’s enzymatic ability to break down lignocellulolytic biomass to produce ethanol more efficiently and cost-effectively has become a significant research and industrial interest. Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass provides readers with a broad range of information on the uses and untapped potential of fungi in the production of bio-based fuels. With information on the molecular biological and genomic aspects of fungal degradation of plant cell walls to the industrial production and application of key fungal enzymes, chapters in the book cover topics such as enzymology of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin degradation. Edited by a leading researcher in the field, Fungi and Lignocellulosic Biomass will be a valuable tool in advancing the development and production of biofuels and a comprehensive resource for fungal biologists, enzymologists, protein chemists, biofuels chemical engineers, and other research and industry professionals in the field of biomass research.

Mycodegradation of Lignocelluloses

Author : R. Naraian
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030238342
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Mycodegradation of Lignocelluloses by : R. Naraian

Download or read book Mycodegradation of Lignocelluloses written by R. Naraian and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a knowledge-based view to the dynamic capabilities in an organization. The author integrates two existing views on gaining competitive advantage: the Knowledge View which suggests that the capability of organizations to learn faster than competitors is the only source of competitiveness; and the Dynamic Capability View which speculates that a fi rm’s competitive advantage rests on it’s ability to adapt to changes in the business environment. Using the IT sector in India as a case study, this book provides and tests a new framework—Knowledge-Based Dynamic Capabilities—in the prediction of competitive advantage in organizations.

Fungal Biorefineries

Author : Sachin Kumar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319903799
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fungal Biorefineries by : Sachin Kumar

Download or read book Fungal Biorefineries written by Sachin Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels (ethanol, single cell oils); polyols (xylitol); single cell protein (animal feed); secondary metabolites; and much more.

Storage of Fungal Treated Lignocellulosic Biomass and Its Acceptance by Goats

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789463439060
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (39 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Storage of Fungal Treated Lignocellulosic Biomass and Its Acceptance by Goats by :

Download or read book Storage of Fungal Treated Lignocellulosic Biomass and Its Acceptance by Goats written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vast amounts of organic residues (including wheat straw) are produced as a result of agricultural activities. Because of a lignin content, many of these biomasses cannot be effectively used as feedstuffs. Selective white-rot fungi uniquely degrade lignin and, thereby, can increase the value of lignified biomasses as a feedstuff. A number of important issues need to be solves to allow for application of this biotechnology in practice. Among these are the stability of fungal treated biomass during long term storage, the compounds produced during fungal treatment and storage, and acceptance of fungal treated biomass by ruminant animals. The research reported in the present thesis showed that wheat straw treated by the fungi Ceriporiopsis subvermispora or Lentinula edodes could be anaerobically stored, with or without additives, at 20 °C up to 64 days with minor effect on its composition. Both fungi acidified the wheat straw by producing a number of organic acids and soluble sugars which accumulated during the fungal treatment. Accumulation of specific ceriporic acids were observed during the C. subvermispora treatment. No common mycotoxins were found to be produced in the two fungal cultures, indicating that the treated wheat straw was safe for animals to consume, at least from the perspective of the 34 analysed mycotoxins. Storing fungal treated wheat straw at different temperatures showed small but significant differences in hemicellulose and lignin content at higher temperatures, but did not affect fermentability in rumen fluid. A number of metabolites accumulated with increased storage temperatures and time. Preference studies with goats showed that the fungal treated wheat straw was well accepted as part of a grass silage and corn silage based ration. Storage of fungal treated wheat straw at elevated temperatures increased its palatability. By adding wheat bran before fungal treatment, a more rapid colonization by C. subvermispora, but not L. edodes, occurred but did not affect the extent of lignin degradation.

Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Based Biorefinery

Author : S.I. Mussatto
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128025611
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Based Biorefinery by : S.I. Mussatto

Download or read book Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock Based Biorefinery written by S.I. Mussatto and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomass Fractionation Technologies for a Lignocellulosic Feedstock-based Biorefinery reviews the extensive research and tremendous scientific and technological developments that have occurred in the area of biorefinering, including industrial processes and product development using ‘green technologies’, often referred as white biotechnology. As there is a huge need for new design concepts for modern biorefineries as an alternative and amendment to industrial crude oil and gas refineries, this book presents the most important topics related to biomass fractionation, including advances, challenges, and perspectives, all with references to current literature for further study. Presented in 26 chapters by international field specialists, each chapter consists of review text that comprises the most recent advances, challenges, and perspectives for each fractionation technique. The book is an indispensable reference for all professionals, students, and workers involved in biomass biorefinery, assisting them in establishing efficient and economically viable process technologies for biomass fractionation. Provides information on the most advanced and innovative pretreatment processes and technologies for biomass Reviews numerous valuable products from lignocellulose Discusses integration of processes for complete biomass conversion with minimum waste generation Identifies the research gaps in scale-up Presents an indispensable reference for all professionals, students, and workers involved in biomass biorefinery, assisting them in establishing efficient and economically viable process technologies for biomass fractionation

Fungi in Fuel Biotechnology

Author : Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030444880
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fungi in Fuel Biotechnology by : Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani

Download or read book Fungi in Fuel Biotechnology written by Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the huge quantity and diverse nature of their metabolic pathways, fungi have great potential to be used for the production of different biofuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel. This book presents recent advances, as well as challenges and promises, of fungal applications in biofuel production, subsequently discussing plant pathogenic fungi for bioethanol and biodiesel production, including their mechanisms of action. Additionally, this book reviews biofuel production using plant endophytic fungi, wood-rotting fungi, fungal biocontrol agents, and gut fungi, and it investigates highly efficient fungi for biofuel production and process design in fungal-based biofuel production systems. Finally, life cycle assessment of fungal-based biofuel production systems are discussed in this volume.

Lignocellulose Biotechnology

Author : Ramesh Chander Kuhad
Publisher : I. K. International Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 8188237582
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (882 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Lignocellulose Biotechnology by : Ramesh Chander Kuhad

Download or read book Lignocellulose Biotechnology written by Ramesh Chander Kuhad and published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2007 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The agricultural and forestry processing wastes (lignocellulosics) are an important material resource and energy source. However, if untreated they can pose a danger to the environment and potentially valuable resources. Microorganisms contribute significantly to solving the problem of biomass degradation, its recycling and conservation. In the recent years, an increasing interest shown by the textile, food, feed & pulp, and paper industries in the microbial and enzymatic processes has triggered in-depth studies of lignocellulolytic microorganisms and their enzymes. Moreover, the advent of recombinant DNA technology in the late 1970s further paved the way for developing technologies based on lignocellulolytic microbes and enzymes. Lignocellulose Biotechnology presents a comprehensive review of the research directed towards environmentally friendly agricultural and forest by-products. The book comprises 22 chapters, divided in four sections. It deals with a wide range of topics including biodiversity of lignocellulose degrading microorganisms and their enzymes, molecular biology of biodegradation of lignin, characterization of lignocellulolytic enzymes, bioconversion of plant biomass to produce enzymes, animal feed, bioethanol and industrial applications of lignocellulolytic enzymes. The chapters dealing with industrial applications also address current biotechnological approaches in lignocellulose bioconversion to value added products. This book is essential for students, researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the fields of environmental microbiology, environmental biotechnology, life sciences, waste management, and biomaterials.

Post-Catastrophic Food Resilience

Author : Hannah Klatte
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (138 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Post-Catastrophic Food Resilience by : Hannah Klatte

Download or read book Post-Catastrophic Food Resilience written by Hannah Klatte and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the case of a natural or man-made global catastrophe such as an asteroid strike, supervolcano eruption, or nuclear winter, agricultural disruption in the aftermath of the disaster could have as large of a global human cost as the event itself. In this project, we attempted to find creative ways to address global food scarcity by exploring the use of a universally acquirable material: inedible lignocellulosic plant material. We tapped into the nutritional potential of a complex polysaccharide-rich plant substrate, shrub willow (Salix sp), using a pretreatment of two white-rot fungi strains, Pleurotus ostreatus and Lentinula edodes, in combination with an enzymatic hydrolysis treatment. We compared the changes in biochemical composition of our lignocellulosic substrate that occurred throughout the fungal incubation period to the nutritional value and yield of edible products obtained from enzymatic hydrolysis and from fungal fruiting bodies. In this Honors Thesis, we suggest a pretreatment strategy that can be used to maximize the transformation of woody biomass into a potential caloric source for emergency human consumption.

Biogas Science and Technology

Author : Georg Gübitz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319219936
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Biogas Science and Technology by : Georg Gübitz

Download or read book Biogas Science and Technology written by Georg Gübitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Lebuhn, Stefan Weiß, Bernhard Munk, Georg M. Guebitz Microbiology and Molecular Biology Tools for Biogas Process Analysis, Diagnosis and Control Veronika Dollhofer, Sabine Marie Podmirseg, Tony Martin Callaghan, Gareth Wyn Griffith & Katerina Fliegerová Anaerobic Fungi and their Potential for Biogas Production Bianca Fröschle, Monika Heiermann, Michael Lebuhn, Ute Messelhäusser, Matthias Plöchl Hygiene and Sanitation in Biogas Plants Charles-David Dubé and Serge R. Guiot Direct Interspecies Electron Transfer in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review Simon K.-M. R. Rittmann A Critical Assessment of Microbiological Biogas to Biomethane Upgrading Systems Manfred Lübken, Pascal Kosse, Konrad Koch, Tito Gehring, Marc Wichern Influent Fractionation for Modeling Continuous Anaerobic Digestion Processes Fermoso, F. G, van Hullebusch, E. D, Guibaud, G, Collins, G, Svensson, B. H, Carliell-Marquet, C, Vink, J.P.M, Esposito, G, Frunzo, L Fate of Trace Metals in Anaerobic Digestion

Sustainable Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass

Author : Anuj Chandel
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535111191
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Sustainable Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass by : Anuj Chandel

Download or read book Sustainable Degradation of Lignocellulosic Biomass written by Anuj Chandel and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides important aspects of sustainable degradation of lignocellulosic biomass which has a pivotal role for the economic production of several value-added products and biofuels with safe environment. Different pretreatment techniques and enzymatic hydrolysis process along with the characterization of cell wall components have been discussed broadly. The following features of this book attribute its distinctiveness: This book comprehensively covers the improvement in methodologies for the biomass pretreatment, hemicellulose and cellulose breakdown into fermentable sugars, the analytical methods for biomass characterization, and bioconversion of cellulosics into biofuels. In addition, mechanistic analysis of biomass pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis have been discussed in details, highlighting key factors influencing these processes at industrial scale.

Lignocellulose Conversion

Author : Vincenza Faraco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642378617
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Lignocellulose Conversion by : Vincenza Faraco

Download or read book Lignocellulose Conversion written by Vincenza Faraco and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioethanol has been recognized as a potential alternative to petroleum-derived transportation fuels. Even if cellulosic biomass is less expensive than corn and sugarcane, the higher costs for its conversion make the near-term price of cellulosic ethanol higher than that of corn ethanol and even more than that of sugarcane ethanol. Conventional process for bioethanol production from lignocellulose includes a chemical/physical pre-treatment of lignocellulose for lignin removal, mostly based on auto hydrolysis and acid hydrolysis, followed by saccharification of the free accessible cellulose portions of the biomass. The highest yields of fermentable sugars from cellulose portion are achieved by means of enzymatic hydrolysis, currently carried out using a mix of cellulases from the fungus Trichoderma reesei. Reduction of (hemi)cellulases production costs is strongly required to increase competitiveness of second generation bioethanol production. The final step is the fermentation of sugars obtained from saccharification, typically performed by the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The current process is optimized for 6-carbon sugars fermentation, since most of yeasts cannot ferment 5-carbon sugars. Thus, research is aimed at exploring new engineered yeasts abilities to co-ferment 5- and 6-carbon sugars. Among the main routes to advance cellulosic ethanol, consolidate bio-processing, namely direct conversion of biomass into ethanol by a genetically modified microbes, holds tremendous potential to reduce ethanol production costs. Finally, the use of all the components of lignocellulose to produce a large spectra of biobased products is another challenge for further improving competitiveness of second generation bioethanol production, developing a biorefinery.

Deterioration and Protection of Sustainable Biomaterials

Author : Tor P. Schultz
Publisher : ACS Symposium
ISBN 13 : 9780841230040
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (3 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Deterioration and Protection of Sustainable Biomaterials by : Tor P. Schultz

Download or read book Deterioration and Protection of Sustainable Biomaterials written by Tor P. Schultz and published by ACS Symposium. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood and other structural lignocellulose biomaterials are renewable resources that provide sustainable products that require considerably less energy to manufacture into useable products than other alternatives produced from nonrenewable resources. However, these materials are readily biodegradable and as such must be protected if they are to be used in adverse environments. Consequently, their protection through chemical and nonchemical means plays a vital role in the satisfactory utilization of many products. This publication represents the third ACS book by the three co-editors in a series addressing scientific and practical aspects of biodeterioration and protection of lignocellulose materials. The objective of this third book diverges to some extent from the prior texts, in that it provides an overall view of our current understanding of the microbial and thermal degradation of plant biomass along with new developments in the rapidly changing field of wood protection. The latter is particularly important in light of dramatic changes in copper-based wood preservative systems that are used extensively to treat wood for residential construction, and in the commercial development of lignocellulose modification processes that protect bio-based materials without the addition of biocides. These changes, along with an update on new organic wood preservative systems, factors influencing wood biodeterioration above ground and in soil contact, wood treatment processes, registration and approval processes, applications of molecular biology in wood protection research, and the conversion of biomass into high value carbon products and worldwide trends in wood protection, are covered in this latest ACS book. The individual chapters were authored by a world-class group of academic and industrial scientists in order to provide a state-of-the-art review and global perspective of this rapidly changing field and reviewed by internationally recognized scientist

Das Treffen bei Saint Cast auf der Küste von Bretagne

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (698 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Das Treffen bei Saint Cast auf der Küste von Bretagne by :

Download or read book Das Treffen bei Saint Cast auf der Küste von Bretagne written by and published by . This book was released on 1759 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fungal Biotechnology for Biofuel Production

Author : Roberto Nascimento Silva
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1681080745
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fungal Biotechnology for Biofuel Production by : Roberto Nascimento Silva

Download or read book Fungal Biotechnology for Biofuel Production written by Roberto Nascimento Silva and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mycology: Current and Future Developments is a book series that brings together the latest contributions to research on the biology, genetics, and industrial use of fungi. Each book chapter is written by academic / professional experts from around the world. The book series is of interest to mycologists and allied researchers seeking to gain new knowledge perspectives about fungi. This volume of the book series focuses chiefly on advances biofuel production. Topics covered in this volume include an overview of biofuel production, the use of lignocelluloses in fungal biofuel production, fungal metabolic engineering, biomass pretreatment for biofuel refineries, and more. The volume also contains chapters about research on other fungi such as S. Cerevisiae. The reviews presented in this volume serve as a useful reference for researchers and readers interested in learning about new developments in biofuel production at a time when the need for alternative energy sources is ever increasing.

Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology

Author : Surajit de Mandal
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128232617
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology by : Surajit de Mandal

Download or read book Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology written by Surajit de Mandal and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid increase in microbial resources along with the development of biotechnological methods has revolutionized the field of microbial biotechnology. Genome characterization methods and metagenomic approaches further illustrate the role of microorganisms in various fields of research. Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology: Agricultural and Industrial Approach provides an overview on the recent application of the microorganisms in agricultural and industrial improvements. The purpose of this book is to integrate all these diverse areas of research in a common platform. Recent advancement in Microbial Biotechnology targets researchers from both academia and industry, professors and graduate students working in molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology. - Gives insight in the exploration of microbial functional diversity in different systems - Highlights important microbes and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity - Provides understanding to the basics with advance information of microbial biotechnology - Explores the importance of microbial genomes studies in agricultural and industrial applications

Grand Challenges in Fungal Biotechnology

Author : Helena Nevalainen
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030295419
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Grand Challenges in Fungal Biotechnology by : Helena Nevalainen

Download or read book Grand Challenges in Fungal Biotechnology written by Helena Nevalainen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the major applications and potential of fungal biotechnology. The respective chapters report on the latest advances and opportunities in each topic area, proposing new and sustainable solutions to some of the major challenges faced by modern society. Aimed at researchers and biotechnologists in academia and industry, it represents essential reading for anyone interested in fungal biotechnology, as well as those working within the broader area of microbial biotechnology. Written in an accessible language, the book also offers a valuable reference resource for decision-makers in government and at non-governmental organizations who are involved in the development of cleaner technologies and the global bioeconomy. The 21st century is characterized by a number of critical challenges in terms of human health, developing a sustainable bioeconomy, facilitating agricultural production, and establishing practices that support a cleaner environment. While there are chemical solutions to some of these challenges, developing bio-based approaches is becoming increasingly important. Filamentous fungi, ‘the forgotten kingdom,’ are a group of unique organisms whose full potential has yet to be revealed. Some key properties, such as their exceptional capacity to secrete proteins into the external environment, have already been successfully harnessed for the production of industrial enzymes and cellulosic biofuels. Many further aspects discussed here –such as feeding the hungry with fungal protein, and the potential applications of the various small molecules produced by fungi –warrant further exploration. In turn, the book covers the use of fungal cell factories to produce foreign molecules, e.g. for therapeutics. Strategies including molecular approaches to strain improvement, and recent advances in high-throughput technologies, which are key to finding better products and producers, are also addressed. Lastly, the book discusses the advent of synthetic biology, which is destined to greatly expand the scope of fungal biotechnology. The chapter “Fungal Biotechnology in Space: Why and How?” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License at link.springer.com.