“Integration of Genetically Engineered Yeast for Higher Ethanol Yields”
- A major emerging trend in the global bioethanol yeast market is the increasing use of genetically modified (GM) yeast strains to boost ethanol production efficiency, reduce fermentation time, and enable processing of alternative feedstocks like lignocellulosic biomass
- For instance, DSM and Novozymes co-developed the "eBOOST GT" yeast strain in 2023, which delivers significantly higher ethanol yields from corn and fiber-rich raw materials under variable industrial conditions
- These GM yeasts are designed to tolerate higher temperatures, pH fluctuations, and inhibitors, making them well-suited for next-generation bioethanol facilities targeting non-food biomass
- This innovation also supports the low-carbon fuel goals of several regions, as improved conversion efficiency lowers energy input and greenhouse gas emissions during production
- Companies like Lesaffre and LALLEMAND are expanding their bioengineering programs to address demand for robust strains adaptable to diversified and low-cost feedstocks
- As the market shifts toward second-generation biofuels, genetically engineered yeasts are becoming central to sustainable bioethanol production, offering both economic and environmental benefits
