Advances in Aureobasidium research: Paving the path to industrial utilization

Abstract

Abstract We here explore the potential of the fungal genus Aureobasidium as a prototype for a microbial chassis for industrial biotechnology in the context of a developing circular bioeconomy. The study emphasizes the physiological advantages of Aureobasidium, including its polyextremotolerance, broad substrate spectrum, and diverse product range, making it a promising candidate for cost‐effective and sustainable industrial processes. In the second part, recent advances in genetic tool development, as well as approaches for up‐scaled fermentation, are described. This review adds to the growing body of scientific literature on this remarkable fungus and reveals its potential for future use in the biotechnological industry.