Ut-battelle, Inc.

University of Tennessee Research Foundation

Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC

Daniel A Jacobson

Gregg Tyler Beckham

Christopher W Johnson

Timothy J Tschaplinski

Allison Jean Zimont Werner

Erica Teixeira Prates

Anna K Furches

Elsayed Tharwat Tolba Mohamed

Deborah A Weighill

Adam Michael Feist

Delyana Vasileva

David Kainer

Jared Streich

Davinia Salvachúa Rodríguez

Joshua K Michener

This disclosure provides methods for performing quantitative-trait loci (QTL) analysis in bacteria. The methods of the instant disclosure utilize multiple rounds of protoplast fusion-induced genomic recombination to break genetic linkages in bacterial genomes. The methods of the instant disclosure allow determining which genetic elements (QTL) are associated with phenotypic al features.

Bacterial quantitative trait-locus mapping

Disclosed herein are the genetically modifiedwith improved tolerance to hydroxycinnamic acids.

Microorganisms engineered for muconate production

The present disclosure provides methods of producing plants with preferred levels of cell wall biosynthesis; and uses of such plants. The inventors have identified that the GFR9, CCoAOMT and MYB41 genes are major regulators of the cell wall biosynthesis pathway. Plants with modulated cell wall biosynthesis, based on modulation of the expression or activity of the GFR9, CCoAOMT and MYB41 genes, have divergent uses including pulp and paper production, and bioproduct production.

Methods for controlling cell wall biosynthesis and genetically modified plants

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Oak Ridge, TN, United States of America

Daniel A Jacobson