Novel Escherichia coli having accession no PTA 1579 and its use to produce polyhydroxybutyrate

摘要

The present invention provides a novel genetically modified Escherichia coli JM109 bearing accession number PTA 1579, containing the gene coding for poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate synthesis and a method of using this bacterium to produce poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate to the extent of 60% or more of the cell weight.