Novel Concepts for Future Biotechnology and Bioprocesses: Plants and Microorganisms for Sustainable Industries
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1687
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phytochemicals; plant-based products; metabolic engeniering, microbial improvement
Interests: PGPRs; mycorrhizae helper bacteria; plant–bacteria interactions; agroecological practices, nutrient recycling; biocontrol
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to extend an invitation to contribute an article to an upcoming Special Issue published in the MDPI journal Processes under the title "Novel Concepts for Future Biotechnology and Bioprocesses: Plants and Microorganisms for Sustainable Industries”. This Special Issue will present the most remarkable research and novel ideas on the use of plants and microorganisms to create sustainable solutions in various industries.
The latest trends regarding the rapid increase in demand for green and more proficient biotechnological methods are transforming industries, ranging from agriculture and food to pharmaceuticals and biofuels. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on applying plant and microbial systems for diverse, innovative biotechnological approaches; advances in metabolic engineering; and developments in bioprocess management. Subject areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Genetic and metabolic engineering of microorganisms and plants for enhanced product yields;
- Development of sustainable bioprocesses for industrial applications;
- Innovative methods for bio-based production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biofuels;
- Application of synthetic biology in plant and microbial biotechnology;
- Bioreactor design and optimization for microbial and plant cell cultures;
- The circular and communitary economy and environmental benefits of plant and microbial biotechnology.
We encourage submissions from established and emerging researchers working at the forefront of these exciting developments. This Special Issue will offer an excellent platform to disseminate your work and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable industrial biotechnology.
Manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and published online on a rolling basis, ensuring the rapid dissemination of your research.
Dr. Ana Gisela Reyes
Dr. Paola Magallón-Servín
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- synthetic biology
- metabolic engineering
- microbiome engineering
- photosynthetic biofactories
- plant-based biomanufacturing
- algal biotechnology
- bioplastics production
- precision fermentation
- phytoremediation
- phytochemical production
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