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Lignocellulose-degrading microbial consortia
Cortes Tolalpa, Larisa
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Lignocellulose-degrading microbial consortia
Importance of synergistic interactions
1.The obstacles to the development of efficient lignocellulose biomass (LCB) - degrader consortia are not only related to the highly complex structure of the LCB but also to their great variability in composition. Chapter 2
2. Microbial communities possess an enormous adaptability, as their inherent functional redundancy and genomic plasticity allow them to degrade almost any component on Earth. Chapter 3
(Yoshida et al. 2016, A bacterium that degrades and assimilates poly-ethylene terephthalate, Science351:1196-1199)
3. Using nature as an inspiration, technological challenges can eventually be overcome. A good example is the potential of halotolerant microbial consortia to degrade LCB under saline conditions. Chapter 4
4. A better understanding of microbial interactions is fundamental for the development and further improvement of LCB-degrading microbial consortia. Chapter 5
5. Genome studies are only one part of the story. To thoroughly understand and explain the dynamics of LCB-degrading consortia it is necessary to apply several complementary analytical methods. Chapter 6
6. The search for knowledge as to how LCB degrading microbial consortia work will en-able us to finally solve the riddle of boosting the LCB degradation efficiency. Chapter 7 7. “When we get rid of our beliefs we can see the world with new eyes. The basis of creativity and knowledge is 1) The modesty to accept what we do not know, 2) The curiosity to ask ques-tions and 3)The courage to seek the answers” Beau Lotto - Neuroscientist
8. About writing papers and publishing them: “Fear makes the wolf bigger than it really is”. (In italics: German proverb)
9. Teaching is an act of generosity. Unfortunately, in science, this character trait is not encouraged as it should be.
10.”Living in a foreign country gives you enough space to see clearer, understand and appre-ciate better your own country”.
