USE OF SUCROSE AS SUBSTRATE FOR FERMENTATIVE PRODUCTION OF 1,2-PROPANEDIOL

摘要

The present invention is relative to a method for producing 1,2-propanediol by fermentation, comprising : cultivating a microorganism producing 1,2-propanediol in an appropriate medium comprising a source of sucrose, and recovering the 1,2-propanediol being produced, wherein the microorganism is able to utilize sucrose as sole carbon source for the production of 1,2-propanediol. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the source of sucrose is obtained from plant biomass, and is in particular sugar cane juice.