{"product_id":"9789819226061","title":"Biology and Synthetic Biotechnology of Aureobasidium spp.","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBiology and Synthetic Biotechnology of Aureobasidium spp.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eZhe Chi | Guang-Lei Liu | Zhen-Ming Chi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Mycology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the versatile fungal genus\u003cem\u003e Aureobasidium\u003c\/em\u003e, highlighting its biological traits, taxonomy, and significant industrial and environmental applications. It examines its natural distribution, life cycle, genome characteristics, enzyme production, and the biosynthesis of valuable compounds such as exopolysaccharides, organic acids, extracellular heavy and intracellular lipids. The volume also discusses its potential as a biocontrol agent and its broader biotechnological relevance. Together, these insights offer a thorough understanding of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp\u003c\/em\u003e. and outline promising future directions for its application in biotechnology and fundamental biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters cover a wide range of topics, including the taxonomy and distribution of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp\u003c\/em\u003e., their unique morphological and genomic characteristics. The authors present a detailed analysis of the biosynthesis, regulation, and industrial applications of various fermentation products derived from these fungi. Products such as pullulan, β-glucan, polymalate, fumaric acid, liamocin, massoia lactone, lipids, siderophre (its derivates) and melanin are explored for their potential to replace non-sustainable chemicals, offering innovative solutions for industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The authors also provide the latest techniques for genome editing, chemical editing and molecular taxonomy of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also discover the role of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp\u003c\/em\u003e. as biocontrol agents, providing eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The book invites readers to consider critical questions about the mechanisms of their cell adaptation and the regulation of their cell shape and division, making it a must-read for those interested in the latest advancements in fungal biotechnology. This volume is an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of microbiology, synthetic biology and biotechnology. It offers a comprehensive overview of the industrial applications and evolutionary biology of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp\u003c\/em\u003e., making it an essential addition to the libraries of academics, professionals, and biotechnology companies seeking to expand their research, development, and knowledge of fungal biotechnology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Dr. Zhe Chi received his B.S. in Biological Sciences in 2008 and his Ph.D. in Marine Biology in 2013, both from Ocean University of China. He is currently a professor and Ph.D. student guider at the College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China. His research fields cover regulatory mechanisms and synthetic biology of natural products from marine yeasts, the conversion of these products into bulk biomaterials and biosensors, and the development of biosensing techniques for the detection of marine microorganisms. He is also one of the pioneers in the study of \u003cem\u003eAureobasidium spp.\u003c\/em\u003e and marine yeasts. Prof. Chi has published over 50 research papers and review articles in journals such as Biotechnology Advances, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, ACS Synthetic Biology, Biosensors \u0026amp; Bioelectronics, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, and ACS Sustainable Chemistry \u0026amp; Engineering. He has successfully completed several national research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key R\u0026amp;D Program of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Dr. Guang-Lei Liu received his B.S. in Biological Sciences in 2008 and his Ph.D. in Microbiology in 2012, both from Ocean University of China. He is currently a professor and Ph.D. student guider at the College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China. His research focuses on marine yeasts, with an emphasis on elucidating the metabolic pathways and regulatory mechanisms involved in carbon source utilization and the biosynthesis of compounds such as polysaccharides, glycolipids, and organic acids. By employing metabolic engineering strategies, he develops high-performance marine yeast cell factories for the green and sustainable production of these bio-based products. Prof. Liu has published over 40 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, including Nature Communications, Molecular Microbiology, The ISME Journal, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, and Bioresource Technology. He has led several research projects, including four grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and an Outstanding Youth Foundation project of Shandong Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Dr. Zhen-Ming Chi obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology in 1982, his Master’s degree in Environmental Microbiology in 1985, and his Ph.D. degree in Microbiology in 1997 at the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University. He became an Associate Professor of Microbiology in 1996 and a Professor of Microbiology and Ph.D. student guider in 1999 at Shandong University. In 2002, he transferred to Ocean University of China, where he works as a Professor of Microbiology and Ph.D. student guider. From 1990 to 1991, he was a UNESCO postgraduate at Osaka University and Kyushu University in Japan. From 1995 to 1996, he was a visiting scholar at the Technical University of Graz in Austria. From 1997 to 1998, he worked at the Department of Food Microbiology at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. From 1999 to 2000, he worked as a visiting scholar at INSA Toulouse, France. His main interests include bioresources, genomics, genome editing, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and the biotechnology of yeast-like fungi and yeasts, including marine yeasts. He has successfully completed over 40 national and provincial research projects and has published over 300 papers in top international journals. In 2025, he was recognized as a World’s Top 2% Scientist and a Highly Cited Chinese Researcher. 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