Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(9)
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Abstract.
Wongchamrearn
S,
Boontanom
P,
Ungwiwatkul
Emnin
N,
Chantarasiri
A.
2023.
Short
Communication:
The
oleaginous
Candida
tropicalis
isolated
from
mangrove
soil
in
eastern
Thailand
and
the
fatty
acid
composition
profile
of
its
intracellular
lipids.
Biodiversitas
24:
5088-5095.
Oleaginous
yeasts
are
microorganisms
that
can
accumulate
lipids
at
a
rate
more
than
20%
their
cell
dry
weight.
They
considered
ideal
microbes
for
sustainable
bioeconomy
promising
source
biotechnological
applications.
Thus,
exploration
efficient
various
environments
is
necessitated.
At
present,
number
have
been
discovered
remains
scarce.
Therefore,
this
study
screened
lipid-accumulating
yeast
strains
samples
collected
Rayong
Province
Chonburi
Province,
Thailand.
were
extracted
quantitatively
analyzed
to
evaluate
strains.
Fifteen
based
on
Sudan
IV
staining
method
lipid
content
determination,
with
accumulation
ranging
5.71±1.89%
(w/w)
33.83±1.41%
(w/w).
strain
MJ13
was
designated
most
subsequently
genetically
identified
as
tropicalis.
by
gas
chromatography,
which
consisted
five
saturated
acids
unsaturated
10-22
carbon
atoms.
predominant
palmitic
(C16:0)
stearic
(C18:0)
acids.
Some
essential
human
body
pharmacological
sciences
detected,
involving
a-linolenic
(C18:3n3)
cis-13,16-docosadienoic
(C22:2)
This
could
be
applied
lipid-related
biofuel
high-value
Carbon Resources Conversion,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 100224 - 100224
Published: Jan. 20, 2024
The
present
study
reports
a
successful
attempt
to
produce
single
cell
oil
(SCO),
heterogeneous
base
catalyst
and
yeast-based
biodiesel
from
durian
peel
as
promising
carbon
feedstock
by
means
of
the
waste-to-energy
concept.
For
this
purpose,
first,
(DP)
was
hydrolyzed
dilute
sulfuric
acid
obtain
xylose-rich
DP
hydrolysate
(XDPH)
post-hydrolysis
solid
residue
(DPS).
Candida
viswanathii
PSY8,
newly
isolated
oleaginous
yeast,
showed
high
SCO
accumulation
(5.1±0.1
g/L)
content
(35.3
±
0.13%)
on
undetoxified
XDPH
medium.
A
novel
(DPS-K)
prepared
DPS
wet
impregnation
technique
with
KOH,
exhibited
considerable
catalytic
activity
convert
SCO-rich
yeast
C.
PSY8
into
(FAME)
via
direct
transesterification
maximum
FAME
yield
94.3%
under
optimal
conditions
(6
wt%
catalyst,
10:1
methanol
ratio,
75
°C,
2
h).
Moreover,
most
properties
obtained
profiles
were
correlated
well
standards
limit
Thai,
ASTM
D6751
EN
14214.
Additionally,
energy
output
produced
about
37.5
MJ/kg
estimated.
Thus,
finding
demonstrated
favorable
strategy
for
sustainable
eco-friendly
production
new
generation
biodiesel.
GCB Bioenergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Concerns
about
climate
change
and
the
reliance
on
fossil
fuel
reserves
have
motivated
researchers
to
identify
new
renewable
sources
of
energy.
Biomass
holds
potential
replace
fossil‐derived
products
with
biofuels
bio‐based
chemicals.
Plant‐derived
lipids
are
promising
biofuels;
however,
production
plant
oil
often
leads
release
massive
amounts
carbon
dioxide
due
deforestation
land‐use
change.
The
via
oils
(such
as
soybean)
also
competes
food
in
turn,
impacts
biodiversity.
To
mitigate
these
issues,
from
oleaginous
yeasts
could
be
an
excellent
alternative
by
incorporating
microbes
into
biorefineries
utilizing
agricultural
or
forest
residues.
Eventually,
microbial
for
producing
lipid‐derived
biofuels.
However,
current
conventional
methods
recovery
suffer
economic
ecological
challenges
that
affect
its
industrial‐scale
expansion.
This
review
highlights
major
environmental
bottlenecks
yeasts.
It
provides
perspectives
strategies
adapted
fronts
assist
expansion
at
industrial
scale.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
Converting
waste
into
high-value
products
promotes
sustainability
by
reducing
and
creating
new
revenue
streams.
This
study
investigates
the
potential
of
diverse
yeasts
for
microbial
oil
production
utilizing
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
that
can
be
produced
from
organic
focuses
on
identifying
strains
with
best
SCFA
utilisation,
tolerance
lipid
production.
A
collection
1434
yeast
was
cultivated
SCFAs
as
sole
carbon
source.
Eleven
emerged
candidates
promising
growth
rates
high
accumulation.
Subsequent
fermentation
experiments
in
liquid
SCFA-rich
media,
which
focused
optimizing
accumulation
adjusting
to
nitrogen
(C/N)
ratio,
showed
an
increase
content
at
a
C/N
ratio
200:1,
but
concurrent
reduction
biomass.
Two
were
characterized
their
superior
ability
produce
lipids
compared
reference
strain
Yarrowia
lipolytica
CECT124:
Y.
EXF-17398
Pichia
manshurica
EXF-7849.
Characterization
these
two
indicated
they
exhibit
biotechnologically
relevant
balance
between
maximizing
yield
maintaining
concentrations.
These
results
emphasize
using
sustainable
feedstock
oleochemical
production,
offering
dual
benefit
valorisation
Carbon Resources Conversion,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100245 - 100245
Published: April 1, 2024
This
study
demonstrates
the
conversion
of
sugarcane
bagasse
(SB)
into
single
cell
oil
(SCO),
sulfonated
carbon-based
catalyst
and
biodiesel;
this
process
aligns
with
waste-to-energy
circular
bioeconomy
concepts.
SB
was
treated
dilute
sulfuric
acid
to
achieve
hydrolysate
(SBH)
solid
residue
(SBS).
Candida
tropicalis
KKU-NP1,
a
newly
isolated
yeast,
accumulated
SCO
content
26.5
%
from
undetoxified
SBH
medium.
A
novel
(SBS@SC)
generated
SBS
by
one-step
hydrothermal
sulfonation
process.
It
showed
significant
catalytic
activity
for
SCO-rich
KKU-NP1
wet
biodiesel
(FAME)
under
direct
transesterification
optimal
conditions,
FAME
yield
90.1
%.
Based
on
profile,
most
estimated
physicochemical
fuel
properties
were
within
limits
ASTM
D6751
EN
14214
standards.
For
integrated
final
production
about
12.0
g
SCO,
606.3
SBS@SC
10.8
1000
raw
achieved.
highlights
utilization
as
low-cost
feedstock
producing
multiple
value-added
products,
emphasizing
advantages
waste
biorefinery
concept,
yielding
practically
no
by-products
over
whole
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
41(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Oleaginous
yeasts
have
emerged
as
promising
microbial
cell
factories
for
lipid
production,
offering
sustainable
alternatives
to
traditional
sources
of
biodiesel
and
nutraceuticals.
In
this
study,
the
accumulation
potential
yeast
strains
isolated
from
two
freshwater
aquatic
ecosystems
in
Cali,
Colombia,
was
evaluated
identify
novel
candidates
biotechnological
applications.
A
total
56
were
tested
their
oleaginous
nature
using
a
gravimetric
assay
with
glucose
carbon
source.
Of
assessed
strains,
46.15%
exceeded
20%
yields
relative
dry
biomass.
Seven
selected
glycerol
source,
but
only
five
further
characterized
profiles.
Molecular
identification
revealed
diverse
species,
including
Aureobasidium
sp.,
Papiliotrema
rajashtanensis,
Rhodotorula
spp.,
Clavispora
lusitaniae
.
The
demonstrated
unique
profiles,
high
proportions
monounsaturated
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
such
oleic
acid
(C18:1)
linoleic
(C18:2).
particular,
sp.
accumulated
uncommon
acids
petroselinic
under
conditions
induced
by
glycerol.
This
acid,
which
has
double
bond
position
6,7
melting
point
33
°C,
highlights
its
an
alternative
margarine
well
precursor
sophorolipids,
estolide
esters,
soaps,
plastics.
exhibited
very
long-chain
docosadienoic
docosatrienoic
profile.
These
findings
underscore
value
lentic
systems
producers,
paving
way
innovations
biofuels,
nutraceuticals,
oleochemicals.
Microbial Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Extensive
usage
of
plant-based
oils,
especially
palm
oil,
has
led
to
environmental
and
social
issues,
such
as
deforestation
loss
biodiversity,
thus
sustainable
alternatives
are
required.
Microbial
from
Yarrowia
lipolytica,
offer
a
promising
solution
because
their
similar
composition
low
carbon
footprint
ability
utilise
low-cost
substrates.
In
this
study,
we
employed
the
Design-Build-Test-Learn
(DBTL)
approach
enhance
lipid
production
in
Y.
lipolytica.
We
systematically
evaluated
predictions
genome-scale
metabolic
model
identify
overcome
bottlenecks
biosynthesis.
tested
effect
predicted
medium
supplements
(glutamate,
leucine,
methionine
threonine)
genetic
intervention
targets,
including
overexpression
ATP-citrate
lyase
(ACL),
acetyl-CoA
carboxylase
(ACC),
threonine
synthase
(TS),
diacylglycerol
acyltransferase(DGA1),
deletion
citrate
exporter
gene
(CEX1)
disruption
β-oxidation
pathway
(MFE1).
This
work
revealed
critical
roles
ACC,
ACL,
TS
DGA1
interaction
these
genes
with
elevated
intracellular
availability
Combining
Δmfe_Δcex
background
achieved
remarkable
200%
increase
content
(56%
w/w)
230%
yield
on
glycerol.
These
findings
underscore
potential
lipolytica
an
efficient
microbial
cell
factory
for
fatty
acid
production.
Our
study
advances
understanding
metabolism
demonstrates
viable
developing
economically
feasible
oil.