When challenged by a difficult reduction reaction, a chemist should always also consider
biocatalysis in synthesis planning. The inherent selectivity of enzymes has been known for …

The main application of terpenes as fragrances and flavors depends on the absolute
configuration of the compounds because enantiomers present different organoleptic …

The development of novel biocatalytic methods is a continuously growing area of chemistry,
microbiology, and genetic engineering due to the fact that biocatalysts are selective, easy-to …

Decades of fire suppression coupled with changing climatic conditions have increased the
frequency and intensity of wildfires. The Southern Appalachia region of the United States is …

Flavors and fragrances (F&F) are interesting organic compounds in chemistry. These
compounds are widely used in the food, cosmetic, and medical industries. Enzymatic …

A broad range of prochiral ketones were efficiently reduced to the corresponding optically
active secondary alcohols using resting cells of Rhodotorula sp. AS2. 2241. The microbial …

Dihydrocarvone, possessing four stereoisomers is an important flavour and chiral building
block in chemical synthesis. Ascomycetes are well known for the selective bioreduction of …

The rising consumer requests for natural flavors and fragrances have generated great
interest in the aroma industry to seek new methods to obtain fragrance and flavor …

Biotechnologically produced flavours and fragrances are labeled as 'natural'and in great
demand. In the current study, Fusarium equiseti was utilized as the whole-cell biocatalyst for …

The fermentations, at a commercial winery, of six different grape musts encompassing the
varieties Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Shiraz, Grenache, and Pinot noir were …