Highlights•Oleaginous fungi and microalgae are suitable sources of PUFAs.•Genetic
engineering for improving oil accumulation and fatty acid composition.•Overexpression of …

The discovery of non-fish sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is of great
biotechnological importance. Although various oleaginous microalgae and fungi are able of …

Colorants find social and commercial applications in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals,
textiles, and other industrial sectors. Among the available options, chemically synthesized …

Abstract β-carotene is being used in the food industry as an orange-red pigment for making
various food products due to its valuable physical and biological properties. The use of …

Two filamentous fungi (Actinomucor elegans and Umbelopsis isabellina), were tested for
their ability to enrich white grape pomace simultaneously with both γ-linolenic acid (GLA) …

γ‐Linolenic acid (GLA) and carotenoids have attracted much interest due to their
nutraceutical and pharmaceutical importance. Mucoromycota, typical oleaginous …

Solid-state fermentation is a technique employing microorganisms grown on a solid
substrate in the absence of free water. The substrates used in this process are mostly waste …

Mucoromycota are diverse in microbial oils, but oil-related studies have long been confined
to a few particular genera and species. This study used the Sherlock Microbial Identification …

Mucoralean fungi are suitable microorganisms for the sustainable production of food, fodder,
and fuels from inexpensive natural resources. Ethanol-producing Mucorales are particularly …

In the current study, the Zygomycetes fungus Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 was
evaluated for its ability to grow in extracts derived from dried and ground agricultural …