Hector M. Alvarez

Triacylglycerol (TAG) accumulation is a common feature among rhodococci, such as Rhodococcus opacus PD630 and R. jostii RHA1. Our current efforts attempt to understand the physiological and molecular basis of the lipogenesis and oleagenicity in rhodococci, as well as to develop robust strains and processes to the conversion of industrial wastes into precursor oils for biofuels, biolubricants and oleochemicals.