10th Anniversary of Fermentation: Feature Papers in Section “Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics”

Dear Colleagues,

On the 10th anniversary of Fermentation, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled “10th Anniversary of Fermentation: Feature Papers in Section “Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics”. Over the years, this section of Fermentation has addressed numerous interdisciplinary topics related to microorganisms and their biotechnological applications. It has contributed to the growth of the journal with the publication of numerous original articles on topics including the production of primary and secondary metabolites and the optimization of metabolic pathways for improving the yield and quality of products; responses to environmental stresses and changes in culture conditions, with particular attention to industrial growth conditions; development of genetically modified microorganisms for the production of bioactive compounds and sustainable materials, including the use of advanced CRISPR-Cas techniques and the synthesis of genetic circuits; the application of omics approaches (genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) and bioinformatics systems for the global study of microbial functions and the discovery of new enzymes and metabolic pathways; the use of microorganisms for the production of biofuels, unicellular proteins, natural pigments and waste recycling for sustainability and bioproduction; studies of microorganisms in environmental applications such as bioremediation and agricultural production.

This Special Issue aims to provide further contributions to these topics through the interception, development, and integration of the most recent knowledge on the metabolic, genetic, and physiological fields of microbiology, with particular focus on the applicative use of microorganisms. We especially welcome contributions, both original research and reviews, that address emerging technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and sustainable practices. The topics include all those cited above but are not limited to them. On this occasion, we would also like to receive contributions related to technological advances aimed at the study of uncultured microorganisms, a large and unexplored resource, which could open up new frontiers in the field of microbial biotechnology.

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Vigliotta
Prof. Dr. Rosanna Tofalo
Guest Editors

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