Metagenomics screening of soil rhizosphere. rhizosphere metagenome

By applying a metagenomics-based analysis, we investigated the rhizosphere of Sorghum plant for the identification of novel biocatalysts of industrial interest. After enrichment with Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, de novo sequencing of the total metagenomic DNA and fosmid expression libraries were produced. We aimed at finding novel biocatalysis for the enzymatic production of a potent weed control compound and other hydrolytic activities with enhanced properties of common use in biotechnological applications.