Biotechnological potential of microbial consortia and future perspectives
- Authors
- Bhatia, S.K.; Bhatia, R.K.; Choi, Y.-K.; Kan, E.; Kim, Y.-G.; Yang, Y.-H.
- Issue Date
- Nov-2018
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis Ltd
- Keywords
- Bioenergy; biochemical; bioremediation; biopolymer; microbial consortia
- Citation
- Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, pp.1 - 21
- Journal Title
- Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 21
- URI
- http://scholarworks.bwise.kr/ssu/handle/2018.sw.ssu/31072
- DOI
- 10.1080/07388551.2018.1471445
- ISSN
- 0738-8551
- Abstract
- Design of a microbial consortium is a newly emerging field that enables researchers to extend the frontiers of biotechnology from a pure culture to mixed cultures. A microbial consortium enables microbes to use a broad range of carbon sources. It provides microbes with robustness in response to environmental stress factors. Microbes in a consortium can perform complex functions that are impossible for a single organism. With advancement of technology, it is now possible to understand microbial interaction mechanism and construct consortia. Microbial consortia can be classified in terms of their construction, modes of interaction, and functions. Here we discuss different trends in the study of microbial functions and interactions, including single-cell genomics (SCG), microfluidics, fluorescent imaging, and membrane separation. Community profile studies using polymerase chain-reaction denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE), amplified ribosomal DNA restriction analysis (ARDRA), and terminal restriction fragment-length polymorphism (T-RFLP) are also reviewed. We also provide a few examples of their possible applications in areas of biopolymers, bioenergy, biochemicals, and bioremediation. © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
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