sludge metagenome Raw sequence reads. sludge metagenome

1,3-Propanediol (1,3-PDO) has become one of the most interesting feedstocks in recent years because of its wide industrial applications, such as synthesis of polytrimethylene terephthalate and other polyester fibers. Glycerol, a by-product during biodiesel production, is a major concern to the emerging biodiesel industry. The objective of this study was to examine the applicability of microbial consortia from intertidal sludge for 1,3-propanediol production from glycerol.