Zymergen Inc.
METHOD TO BUILD FUNGAL PRODUCTION STRAINS USING AUTOMATED STEPS FOR GENETIC MANIPULATION AND STRAIN PURIFICATION

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a high-throughput (HTP) microbial genomic engineering method and system for transforming, screening, and selecting filamentous fungal cells that utilizes automation. The method and system utilize HTP selection and counter-selection to purify homokaryotic transformed filamentous fungal cells. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a method for producing and long-term storage of protoplasts derived from filamentous fungal cells.