Intracellular metabolism of lignocellulose-derived sugars and aromatic compounds in wood-degrading white rot fungi

Fungi are the most important organisms for plant biomass degradation and they have a significant role in carbon and nutrient cycling in nature. In addition, fungi and their enzymes and metabolites are widely used in different biotechnology sectors. This project aims to capture metabolic pathways in wood-degrading basidiomycete fungi. The results of the study will deepen our understanding on differences in fungal degradation abilities as well as provide novel options to be used for example in synthetic biology and microbial cell factories.