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Itaconic acid production from acetate by Ustilago maydis: A step towards land-free biotechnology
Andreas Müsgens, Lina Wilke, Lars M. Blank
This study demonstrates that Ustilago maydis can efficiently produce itaconic acid from acetate, achieving high titers and yields comparable to glucose-based processes, supporting acetate as a sustainable feedstock for land-free biotechnology.
DOI 10.64898/2026.01.30.702788