ECODROP
Development of a high‑throughput screening platform for engineering minimal microbial consortia
Context
Microbial communities play an essential role in most fundamental biogeochemical processes. Surprisingly, their application in biotechnological processes remains limited, because most biotechnological conversions have favoured monospecies approaches.
Objectives
The aim of ECODROP is to develop a novel approach for building simplified microbial consortia that efficiently perform complex functions—rather than relying on monocultures or generating new strains.
Expected results
This project proposes to develop a platform for designing and screening the activity of simplified, functionally defined microbial consortia that exhibit a broad range of functionalities. Specifically, ECODROP targets lignocellulolytic microbial consortia composed of a minimal number of species, deployed within micro‑droplet bioreactors.
Target markets
- Industrial biotechnologies
- Microfluidics
Involved components
- UMR 792 TBI
- UMR 614 FARE
- UMS 1337 TWB