Background Metagenomics approaches provide access to environmental genetic diversity
for biotechnology applications, enabling the discovery of new enzymes and pathways for
numerous catalytic processes. Discovery of new glycoside hydrolases with improved
biocatalytic properties for the efficient conversion of lignocellulosic material to biofuels is a
critical challenge in the development of economically viable routes from biomass to fuels
and chemicals. Results Twenty-two putative ORFs (open reading frames) were identified�…

… Metagenomics and the protein universe … Metagenomic era for biocatalyst identification …
Metagenomic analysis of microbial consortia enriched from compost: new insights into the
role of Actinobacteria in lignocellulose decomposition …