Affiliation:
1. State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
2. Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
Abstract
AbstractSynthetic light‐driven consortia composed of phototrophs and heterotrophs have attracted increasing attention owing to their potential to be used in sustainable biotechnology. In recent years, synthetic phototrophic consortia have been used to produce bulk chemicals, biofuels, and other valuable bioproducts. In addition, autotrophic‐heterotrophic symbiosis systems have potential applications in wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and as a method for phytoplankton bloom control. Here, we discuss progress made on the biosynthesis of phototrophic microbial consortia. In addition, strategies for optimizing the synthetic light‐driven consortia are summarized. Moreover, we highlight current challenges and future research directions for the development of robust and controllable synthetic light‐driven consortia.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Shanghai Rising-Star Program
Subject
Organic Chemistry,Molecular Biology,Molecular Medicine,Biochemistry