Methods of producing acetoin and 2,3-butanediol using photosynthetic microorganisms

摘要

The present disclosure provides recombinant cyanobacteria having acetolactate synthase activity and acetolactate decarboxylase activity, as well as recombinant cyanobacteria having acetolactate synthase activity, acetolactate decarboxylase activity, and secondary alcohol dehydrogenase activity. Methods for the production of the recombinant cyanobacteria, as well as methods for use thereof for production of acetoin and 2,3-butanediol from carbon dioxide and light are also provided.