Projects

Cost-Effective Bioprocess Technologies for Production of Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408951

Industrially Robust Enzymes and Microorganisms for Production of Sugars and Ethanol from Agricultural Biomass Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408893

Anaerobic Microbiological Processes in Animal Manure Management Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409673

Biological Hydrogen Production from Biomass Sugars by Electrochemically-Assisted Hydrogen Production in Microbial Fuel Cells Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410993

Molecular Identification and Phylogenetic Analyses of Unique Microorganisms from Swine Feces and Manure Storage Pits Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410338

Publications

Evaluation of engineered xylose-fermenting industrial strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for improved ethanol production from lignocellulosic feedstocks - (Abstract) - (06-May-09)

Conversion of switchgrass to sugars and ethanol using dilute ammonium hydroxide pretreatment - (Abstract) - (06-May-09)

Group specific quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis of methanogenic archaea in stored swine manure - (Abstract) - (22-Apr-09)

Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: A Key to Its Successful Bioconversion to Fuel Ethanol - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: A Key to Its Successful Bioconversion to Fuel Ethanol [abstract]. Advanced Biofuels Development Summit. Paper No. 10.

Conversion of lower lignin mutants of Sorghum bicolor (L.) to ethanol - (Abstract) - (13-Mar-09)

Automated yeast transformation protocol to engineer S. cerevisiae strains for cellulosic ethanol production with open reading frames that express proteins binding to xylose isomerase identified using robotic two-hybrid screen - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Feb-09)

Automated yeast mating protocol using open reading frames from Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome to improve yeast strains for cellulosic ethanol production - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Jan-09)

Fuel ethanol production from agricultural residues: current status and future prospects - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from agricultural residues: current status and future prospects [abstract]. Journal of Biotechnology. 136(S):S285-S286.

Novel family of carbohydrate esterases, based on identification of the Hypocrea jecorina acetyl esterase gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Skory, C.D., Cotta, M.A., Puchart, V., Biely, P. 2008. Novel family of carbohydrate esterases, based on identification of the Hypocrea jecorina acetyl esterase gene. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74(24):7482-7489.

Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops as Novel Substrates for Butanol Production by Fermentation - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Sarath, G., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Agricultural Residues and Energy Crops as Novel Substrates for Butanol Production by Fermentation [abstract]. In: Proceedings of 10th International Workshop and Conference on Regulation of Metabolism, Genetics, and Development of Solvent and Acid Forming Clostridia, September 28-October 1, 2008, Holland, The Netherlands. Paper No. 19.

Engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for improved xylose utilization with a three-plasmid SUMO yeast expression system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughes, S.R., Sterner, D.E., Bischoff, K.M., Hector, R.E., Dowd, P.F., Qureshi, N., Bang, S.S., Grynavyski, N., Chakrabarty, T., Johnson, E.T., Dien, B.S., Mertens, J.A., Caughey, R.J., Liu, S., Butt, T.R., Labaer, J., Cotta, M.A., Rich, J.O. 2008. Engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain for improved xylose utilization with a three-plasmid SUMO yeast expression system. Plasmid Journal. 61:22-38.

Microbial fuel cell performance with a pressurized cathode chamber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fornero, J.J., Rosenbaum, M., Cotta, M.A., Angenent, L.T. 2008. Microbial fuel cell performance with a pressurized cathode chamber. Environmental Science and Technology. 42(22):8578-8584.

Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from microwave pretreated wheat straw. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources Food and Agriculture Panel 37th Annual Meeting, August 24-28, 2008, Chicago, Illinois. p. 46-47.

Isolation of skatole-producing bacteria from stored swine manure: individual or consortium? - (Abstract) - (22-Aug-08)

Quantitative real-time PCR analyses of sulfate-reducing bacteria in swine manure and the inhibitory effects of condensed tannins - (Abstract) - (22-Aug-08)

Fuel ethanol production from pretreated agricultural residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from pretreated agricultural residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. p. 72.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae mass transformed with FLEXGenes results in strain capable of anaerobic fermentation of pentose and hexose sugars - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Javers, J., Labaer, J., Butt, T., Hector, R.E., Dien, B.S., Saha, B.C., Bischoff, K.M., Kohl, S., Cotta, M.A., Rich, J.O. 2008. Saccharomyces cerevisiae mass transformed with FLEXGenes results in strain capable of anaerobic fermentation of pentose and hexose sugars [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. Session 34, S164, p. 106.

Detection of methanogenic archaea in stored swine manure by direct mcrA PCR and sequence analysis - (Abstract) - (27-Jun-08)

Development and comparison of SYBR Green quantitative real-time PCR assays for detection and enumeration of sulfate-reducing bacteria in stored swine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spence, C., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Development and comparison of SYBR Green quantitative real-time PCR assays for detection and enumeration of sulfate-reducing bacteria in stored swine manure. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 105(6):2143-2152.

Expression of a heterologous xylose transporter in a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain engineered to utilize xylose improves aerobic xylose co-consumption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hector, R.E., Qureshi, N., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Expression of a heterologous xylose transporter in a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain engineered to utilize xylose improves aerobic xylose consumption. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 80(4):675-684.

Microwave pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of wheat straw to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Biswas, A., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Microwave pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of wheat straw to ethanol. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 2(3):210-217.

Effects of borax treatment on hydrogen sulfide emissions and sulfate reducing bacteria in stored swine manure - (Abstract) - (05-Jun-08)

Synergetic effects of microbial binary cultures on microbial fuel cell performance - (Abstract)

Rosenbaum, M., Cotta, M.A., Angenent, L.T. 2008. Synergetic effects of microbial binary cultures on microbial fuel cell performance [abstract]. Microbial Fuel Cells. Paper No. 73.

Robinsonia peoriae gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from a swine-manure storage pit and a human clinical source - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cotta, M.A., Whitehead, T.R., Falsen, E., Moore, E., Lawson, P.A. 2009. Robinsoniella peoriensis gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from a swine-manure storage pit and a human clinical source. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 59(1):150-155.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae engineered to convert pretreated lignocellulosic sugars anaerobically to ethanol - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Bischoff, K.M., Hector, R.E., Dien, B.S., Saha, B.C., Javers, J., Gibbons, W., Bang, S., Nelson, R., Standish, K., Cotta, M.A., Rich, J.O. 2008. Saccharomyces cerevisiae engineered to convert pretreated lignocellulosic sugars anaerobically to ethanol [abstract]. Cambridge Healthtech Institute, Second Generation Biofuels Development Summit, Seminar 6. p. 1.

Three-vector system for high-level functional expression of value-added co-products with xylose isomerase and xylulokinase in an industrial saccharomyces cerevisiae strain - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Jackson Jr, J.S., Dowd, P.F., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Sterner, D., Bang, S., Grynavyski, N., Chakrabarty, T., Johnson, E.T., Li, X., Caughey, R.J., Liu, S., Skory, C.D., Butt, T., Labaer, J., Dien, B.S., Saha, B.C., Bowen, M., Qureshi, N., Rich, J.O., Leathers, T.D., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P., Slininger P.J. 2008. Three-vector system for high-level functional expression of value-added co-products with xylose isomerase and xylulokinase in an industrial saccharomyces cerevisiae strain [abstract]. Cambridge Healthtech Institute, Second Generation Biofuels Development Summit. Poster #1. p. 4.

Fuel ethanol production from crop residues and processing byproducts - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Fuel ethanol production from crop residues and processing byproducts [abstract]. Second Generation Biofuels Development Summit, Innovations in Biofuels. Paper No. 5.

Expression of a heterologous xylose transporter in a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain engineered to utilize xylose increases xylose uptake and improves xylose/glucose co-consumption - (Abstract)

Hector, R.E., Qureshi, N., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Expression of a heterologous xylose transporter in a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain engineered to utilize xylose increases xylose uptake and improves xylose/glucose co-consumption [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 30th Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, May 4-7, 2008, New Orleans, LA. p. 131.

Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Dien, B.S., Sarath, G., Pedersen, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Jung, H.G., Sattler, S.E., Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Crops Science Congress, April 13-18, 2008, Jeju Island, Korea. p. 1-5.

Removal of fermentation inhibitors from alkaline peroxide pretreated and enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat straw: production of butanol from hydrolysate using Clostridium beijerinckii in batch reactors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Hector, R.E., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Removal of fermentation inhibitors from alkaline peroxide pretreated and enzymatically hydrolyzed wheat straw: production of butanol from hydrolysate using Clostridium beijerinckii in batch reactors. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32(12):1353-1358.

Evaluation of the Sulfate-Reducing Bacterial Population Associated With Stored Swine Slurry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cook, K.L., Whitehead, T.R., Spence, C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Evaluation of the sulfate-reducing bacterial population associated with stored swine slurry. Anaerobe. 14:172-180.

Effects of condensed tannins on hydrogen sulfide production and the sulfate-reducing bacterial population of swine manure - (Abstract) - (19-Mar-08)

Lycotoxin-1 insecticidal peptide optimized by amino acid scanning mutagenesis and expressed as a co-product in an ethanologenix Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughes, S.R., Dowd, P.F., Hector, R.E., Panavas, T., Sterner, D.E., Qureshi, N., Bischoff, K.M., Bang, S.B., Mertens, J.A., Johnson, E.T., Li, X., Jackson Jr, J.S., Caughey, R.J., Riedmuller, S.B., Bartolett, S., Liu, S., Rich, J.O., Farrelly, P.J., Butt, T.R., Labaer, J., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Lycotoxin-1 insecticidal peptide optimized by amino acid scanning mutagenesis and expressed as a co-product in an ethanologenix Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain. Journal of Peptide Science. 14(9):1039-1050. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/119030240/PDFSTART.

Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of the glucuronoyl esterase catalytic domain from Hypocrea jecorina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, S.J., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Biely, P., Duke, N.E., Schiffer, M., Pokkuluri, P.R. 2008. Crystallization and preliminary X-ray diffraction analysis of the glucuronoyl esterase catalytic domain from Hypocrea jecorina. Acta Crystallographica Section F. 64(4):255-257.

Regulatory concerns associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in hgh-throughput for expression in fuel ethanol yeast strains - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Dowd, P.F., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Rich, J.O., Cotta, M.A., Slininger, P.J., Rosentrater, K.A. 2008. Regulatory concerns associated with use of value-added recombinant proteins and peptides screened in hgh-throughput for expression in fuel ethanol yeast strains [abstract]. LabAutomation 2008, Track 5, Seminar 4. p. 5.

Lime pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of rice hulls to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Lime pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of rice hulls to ethanol. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32(10):971-977.

Catabolite pathway for the production of skatole and indole acetic acid by the acetogen Clostridium drakei, Clostridium scatologenes, and swine manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitehead, T.R., Price, N.P., Drake, H.L., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Catabolic pathway for the production of skatole and indoleacetic acid by the acetogen Clostridium drakei, Clostridium scatologenes, and swine manure. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74(6):1950-1953.

Teamwork in microbial fuels cells: symbiotic conversion of sugars into electricity - (Abstract) - (11-Jan-08)

Production of fuel ethanol from wheat straw - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Production of fuel ethanol from wheat straw [abstract]. Environment, Industrial, and Applied Microbiology. Paper No. 434.

Bioconversion of lime pretreated wheat straw to fuel ethanol - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Bioconversion of lime pretreated wheat straw to fuel ethanol. In: Proceedings of the U.S.-Japan Food and Agricultural Panel 36th Annual Meeting, October 21-25, 2007, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. p. 284-287.

Butanol Production by Clostridium Beijerinckii. Part I. Use of Acid and Enzyme Hydrolysed Corn Fiber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Ezeji, T.C., Ebener, J., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Blaschek, H.P. 2008. Butanol production by Clostridium beijerinckii. Part I. Use of acid and enzyme hydrolysed corn fiber. Bioresource Technology. 99:5915-5922.

Enzyme characterization for hydrolysis of AFEX and liquid hot-water pretreated distillers' grains and their conversion to ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Ximenes, E.A., O'Bryan, P.J., Moniruzzaman, M., Li, X., Balan, V., Dale, B., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Enzyme characterization for hydrolysis of AFEX and liquid hot-water pretreated distillers' grains and their conversion to ethanol. Bioresource Technology. 99(12):5216-5225.

Composition of corn dry-grind ethanol by-products: DDGS, wet cake, and thin stillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, Y., Mosier, N.S., Hendrickson, R., Ezeji, T., Blaschek, H., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Dale, B., Ladisch, M.R. 2008. Composition of corn dry-grind ethanol by-products: DDGS, wet cake, and thin stillage. Bioresource Technology. 99(12):5165-5176.

Endo-B-1,4-xylanase inhibitors in shoots of germinating maize - (Abstract)

Biely, P., Leathers, T.D., Cziszarova, M., Vrsanska, M., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Endo-B-1,4-xylanase inhibitors in shoots of germinating maize [abstract]. Annual Workshop of the Biotechnical Functionalistation of Renewable Polymeric Materials of COST. Abstract #O, p. 1.4.

Genus XIV. Hespellia - (Book/Chapter) - (28-Aug-07)

Engineering Saccharomyces Cerevisiae for Ethanol Production from Agricultural Waste Products - (Abstract)

Hector, R.E., Qureshi, N., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for ethanol production from agricultural waste products [abstract]. Yeast Cell Biology. Paper No. 176.

The Cesa (Ce3b) Carboxy-Terminal Domain of Ruminococcus Flavefaciens 17 Has Glucuronoyl Esterase Activity - (Abstract) - (03-Aug-07)

Genus Atopostipes - (Book/Chapter) - (31-Jul-07)

Endo-beta-1,4-xylanase inhibitors in leaves and roots of germinated maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biely, P., Leathers, T.D., Cziszarova, M., Vrsanska, M., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Endo-beta-1,4-xylanase inhibitors in leaves and roots of germinated maize. Journal of Cereal Science. 48(1):27-32.

Reduction of Emissions from in Vitro Swine Manure Using Monensin - (Abstract)

Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Reduction of emissions from in vitro swine manure using monensin [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(1):92.

Butanol Production from Wheat Straw by Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Using Clostridium Beijerinckii: Part II - Fed-Batch Fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Butanol production from wheat straw by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using Clostridium beijerinckii: Part II - fed-batch fermentation. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32:176-183.

Butanol Production from Wheat Straw by Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Using Clostridium Beijerinckii: Part I-Batch Fermentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Hector, R.E., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Butanol production from wheat straw by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using Clostridium beijerinckii: Part I - batch fermentation. Biomass and Bioenergy. 32:168-175.

Coexpression of pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase genes in Lactobacillus brevis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, S., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Bischoff, K.M., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Coexpression of pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase genes in Lactobacillus brevis. FEMS Microbiolology Letters. 274(2):291-297.

Butanol Production from Wheat Straw Hydrolysate Using Clostridium Beijerinckii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Butanol production from wheat straw hydrolysate using Clostridium beijerinckii. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 30:419-427.

Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Lime Pretreated Wheat Straw to Ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of lime pretreated wheat straw to ethanol. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 82:913-919.

Bioconversion of Wheat Straw to Butanol (A Superior Liquid Fuel): Simultaneous Saccharification, Fermentation, and Product Recovery - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Bioconversion of wheat straw to butanol (a superior liquid fuel): simultaneous saccharification, fermentation, and product recovery [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 4-16.

Evaluating Herbaceous Perennials As Energy Crops for Production of Fuel Ethanol - (Abstract) - (02-May-07)

High-Throughput Fully Automated Construction of a Multiplex Library of Mutagenized Open Reading Frames for an Insecticidal Peptide Using a Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Robotic Workcell with Improved Vacuum System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughes, S.R., Dowd, P.F., Hector, R.E., Riedmuller, S.B., Bartolett, S., Mertens, J.A., Qureshi, N., Liu, S., Bischoff, K.M., Li, X., Jackson Jr, J.S., Sterner, D., Panavas, T., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P.J., Butt, T. 2007. High-throughput fully automated construction of a multiplex library of mutagenized open reading frames for an insecticidal peptide using a plasmid-based functional proteomic robotic workcell with improved vacuum system. Journal of Laboratory Automation. 12(4):202-212.

Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation of Alkaline Peroxide Pretreated Rice Hulls to Ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Enzymatic saccharification and fermentation of alkaline peroxide pretreated rice hulls to ethanol. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 41:528-532.

Developing Herbaceous Energy Crops As Feedstocks for Bioethanol Production - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P. 2007. Developing herbaceous energy crops as feedstocks for bioethanol production [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. Agro-148.

Fully automated molecular biology routines on a plasmid-based functional proteomic workcell: Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains Optimized for Growth on Xylose Expressing "Stealth" Insecticidal Peptides. - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Cotta, M.A., Mertens, J.A., Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T. 2007. Fully automated molecular biology routines on a plasmid-based functional proteomic workcell: Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains Optimized for Growth on Xylose Expressing "Stealth" Insecticidal Peptides [abstract]. ACS National Meeting. p. 108.

Recent Advances in Bioconversion of Agricultural Biomass to Butanol by Fermentation: Employing Potential of Available Renewable Resources to Produce a Superior Biofuel - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Li, X., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Recent advances in bioconversion of agricultural biomass to butanol by fermentation: employing potential of available renewable resources to produce a superior biofuel [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 178.

Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains with Improved Growth on Xylose Expressing Xylanase A(Xyn A) and Celulase F(Cel F) from Anaerobic Fungi Orpinomyces - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Mertens, J.A., Qureshi, N., Cotta, M.A., Bischoff, K.M., Liu, S., Li, X. 2007. Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains with Improved Growth on Xylose Expressing Xylanase A(Xyn A) and Celulase F(Cel F) from Anaerobic Fungi Orpinomyces [abstract]. 2007 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. Seminar 2. p. 19.

Production of Highly Active Lignocellulose-Degrading Enzymes of Anaerobic Fungi by Industrially Relevant Fungi - (Abstract)

Li, X., Skory, C.D., Ximenes, E.A., Jordan, D.B., Dien, B.S., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Production of highly active lignocellulose-degrading enzymes of anaerobic fungi by industrially relevant fungi [abstract].

Fuel Ethanol Production from Crop Residues: Current Status and Future Prospects - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Fuel ethanol production from crop residues: current status and future prospects [abstract]. Prairie Grain Development. Paper No. 1.

Production of D-Arabitol by a Newly Isolated Zygosaccharomyces Rouxii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Sakakibara, Y., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Production of D-arabitol by a newly isolated Zygosaccharomyces rouxii. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 34:519-523.

Fully automated molecular biology: Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains with Optimized "Trojan Horse" Amino Acid Scanning Mutational Inserts. - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Qureshi, N., Mertens, J.A., Cotta, M.A., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Liu, S., Li, X-L., 2007. Fully automated molecular biology: Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains with Optimized "Trojan Horse" Amino Acid Scanning Mutational Inserts [abstract]. PEPTALK 2007. Cambridge Healthtech Institute. Poster 509, p. 4.

Adaptation to an automated platform of algorithmic combinations of advantageous mutations in genes generated using amino acid scanning mutational strategy. - (Abstract)

Riedmuller, S., Hughes, S.R., Hector, R.E., Bischoff, K.M., Farrelly, P., Cotta, M.A., Li, X. 2007. Adaptation to an automated platform of algorithmic combinations of advantageous mutations in genes generated using amino acid scanning mutational strategy [abstract]. PEPTALK 2007. Cambridge Healthtech Institute. Seminar 43. p. 4.

Fully Automated Molecular Biology Routines on a Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell: Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains Optimized for Growth on Xylose and Engineered to Express an Insecticidal Peptide - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Liu, S., Bischoff, K.M., Mertens, J.A., Qureshi, N., Riedmuller, S., Bartolett, S., Farrelly, P., Panavas, T., Butt, T., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Fully Automated Molecular Biology Routines on a Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell: Evaluation and Characterization of Yeast Strains Optimized for Growth on Xylose and Engineered to Express an Insecticidal Peptide [abstract]. PEPTALK 2007, Cambridge Healthtech Institute. Talk 83, p. 7.

Forage Energy Crops As Feedstocks for Production of Fuel Ethanol - (Abstract)

Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Iten, L.B., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G., Casler, M.D., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Forage energy crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. Biocatalysis and Bioenergy. p. 21.

Fuel Ethanol Production from Agricultural Residues and Processing Byproducts - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Fuel ethanol production from agricultural residues and processing byproducts [abstract]. Biocatalysis and Bioenergy. p. 34.

Expression of An at-Rich Xylanase Gene from the Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Sp. Strain Pc-2 in and Secretion of the Heterologous Enzyme by Hypocrea Jecorina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Skory, C.D., Ximenes, E.A., Jordan, D.B., Dien, B.S., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Expression of an AT-rich xylanase gene from the anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces sp. strain PC-2 in and secretion of the heterologous enzyme by Hypocrea jecorina. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 74:1264-1275.

Vagococcus Elongatus Sp. NOV., Isolated from a Swine-Manure Storage Pit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lawson, P.A., Falsen, E., Cotta, M.A., Whitehead, T.R. 2007. Vagococcus elongatus sp. nov., isolated from a swine-manure storage pit. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 57:751-754.

Enzyme Production by Industrially Relevant Fungi Cultured on Co-Product from Corn Dry Grind Ethanol Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ximenes, E., Dien, B.S., Ladisch, M.R., Mosier, N., Cotta, M.A., Li, X. 2007. Enzyme production by industrially relevant fungi cultured on coproduct from corn dry grind ethanol plants. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 136-140:171-183.

Beta-D-Xylosidase from Selenomonas Ruminantium of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 43 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jordan, D.B., Li, X., Dunlap, C.A., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2007. Beta-D-xylosidase from Selenomonas ruminantium of glycoside hydrolase family 43. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 136-140:93-104.

Hemicellulases for Mediating Biomass Saccharification - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Jordan, D.B., Dien, B.S., Li, X., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Hemicellulases for mediating biomass saccharification. In: Proceedings of Renewable Energy 2006, October 9-13, 2006, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. p. 1036-1041.

Hemicellulases for Mediating Biomass Saccharification - (Abstract) - (13-Oct-06)

The Swine Gastrointestinal Tract and Stored Manure: Rich Ecosystems for Isolation of Novel Bacteria - (Abstract)

Whitehead, T.R., Lawson, P.A., Cotta, M.A. 2006. The swine gastrointestinal tract and stored manure: rich ecosystems for isolation of novel bacteria [abstract]. International Microbial Ecology. p. A123.

Bioethanol Production from Wheat Straw - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Bioethanol production from wheat straw [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. p. 64.

Swine Feces and Stored Manure: the Search for the Good, the Bad, and the Not So Bad - (Abstract)

Lawson, P.A., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Swine feces and stored manure: the search for the good, the bad, and the not so bad [abstract]. Congress of the Anaerobe Society of the Americas. p. 49.

Beta-D-Xylosidase from Selenomonas Ruminantium of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 43 - (Abstract)

Jordan, D.B., Li, X., Dunlap, C.A., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Beta-D-xylosidase from Selenomonas ruminantium of glycoside hydrolase family 43 [abstract]. Gordon Research Conference. p. 3.

Determination of Breakdown Pathway of Tryptophan and Indole Acetic Acid to Skatole by Clostridium Drakei and Swine Manure Slurry - (Abstract)

Whitehead, T.R., Price, N.P., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Determination of breakdown pathway of tryptophan and indole acetic acid to skatole by Clostridium drakei and swine manure slurry [abstract]. Reproduction Nutrition Development. 46(S60):113.

Towards the Development of a Process Technology for Making Xylitol from Glucose: Optimization of D-Arabitol Production from Glucose by a Newly Isolated Zygosaccharomyces Rouxii - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Sakakibara, Y., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Towards the development of a process technology for making xylitol from glucose: optimization of D-arabitol production from glucose by a newly isolated Zygosaccharomyces rouxii [abstract]. International Specialised Symposium on Yeasts. p. 145.

Pretreatment and Hydrolysis of Distiller's Grains to Fermentable Sugars: An Integrated Approach by the Midwest Consortium for Sustainable Biobased Products and Energy - (Abstract)

Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Li, X., Ladisch, M., Mosier, N., Tyner, W., Woodson, R., Blaschek, H., Dale, B., Shanks, B., Verkade, J. 2006. Pretreatment and hydrolysis of distiller's grains to fermentable sugars: an integrated approach by the Midwest Consortium for sustainable biobased products and energy [abstract]. Corn Utilization. Paper No. 24.

Production of Acetone Butanol (Ab) from Agricultural Residues Using Clostridium Acetobutylicum in Batch Reactors Coupled with Product Recovery - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Saha, B.C., Hughes, S.R., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Production of acetone butanol (AB) from agricultural residues using Clostridium acetobutylicum in batch reactors coupled with product recovery [abstract]. Proceedings of the Ninth International Workshop on the Regulation of Metabolism, Genetics, and Development of the Solvent and Acid Forming Clostridia. p. 29.

Screening of the Substrate Properties of Microorganisms for Biosensor Detection of Oligosaccharides - (Abstract)

Kitova, A.E., Reshetilov, A.N., Leathers, T.D., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Screening of the substrate properties of microorganisms for biosensor detection of oligosaccharides [abstract]. Biosensors 2006. Paper No. P40.

An Overview of Recent Advancements in Lignocellulose to Ethanol Conversion Technology - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Li, X., Cotta, M.A. 2006. An overview of recent advancements in lignocellulose to ethanol conversion technology [abstract]. International Conference on Bioenergy. p. 8.

Research Challenges and Opportunities for Cellulose Conversion Technology in a Dry Mill Pathway - (Abstract)

Ladisch, M., Tyner, W., Mosier, N., Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Blaschek, H., Dale, B., Shanks, B., Petersen, G. 2006. Research challenges and opportunities for cellulose conversion technology in a dry mill pathway [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. p. 48.

Beta-D-Xylosidase from Selenomonas Ruminantium of Glycoside Hydrolase Family 43 - (Abstract)

Jordan, D.B., Li, X., Dunlap, C.A., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Beta-D-xylosidase from Selenomonas ruminantium of glycoside hydrolase family 43 [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. p.93

Enzyme Production by Industrially Relevant Fungi Growing on Feed Co-Product from Dry Mill Ethanol Plants - (Abstract)

Ximenes, E.A., Dien, B.S., Ladisch, M.R., Mosier, N., Cotta, M.A., Li, X. 2006. Enzyme production by industrially relevant fungi growing on feed co-product from dry mill ethanol plants [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. p. 107.

Functional Proteomic Plasmid-Based Integrated Workcell for High-Throughput Transformation of Bl21 De3 E. Coli for Expression in Vivo with Piromyces Strain Xylose Isomerase - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S.B., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Bischoff, K.M., Liu, S., Qureshi, N., Cotta, M.A., Skory, C.D., Gorsich, S.W., Farrelly, P.J. 2006. Functional proteomic plasmid-based integrated workcell for high-throughput transformation of BL21 DE3 E. coli for expression in vivo with piromyces strain xylose isomerase [abstract]. Midwest Laboratory Robotics Information Group. p. 2.

High-Throughput Screening of Cellulase F Mutants from Multiplexed Plasmid Sets Using An Automated Plate Assay on a Functional Proteomic Robotic Workcell - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S.B., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Bischoff, K.M., Qureshi, N., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P.J. 2006. High-throughput screening of cellulase F mutants from multiplexed plasmid sets using an automated plate assay on a functional proteomic robotic workcell. Proteome Science. 4:10.

Codon Optimization of An A+t Rich Xylanase Gene from the Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Pc-2 for Expression by Trichoderma Reesei - (Abstract)

Li, X., Jordan, D.B., Ximenes, E.A., Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Hughes, S.R. 2006. Codon optimization of an A+T rich xylanase gene from the anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces PC-2 for expression by Trichoderma reesei [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Trichoderma and Gliocladium, April 6-8, 2006, Vienna, Austria. Paper No. T3.

Butanol Production from Corn Fiber Xylan Using Clostridium Acetobutylicum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Li, X., Hughes, S.R., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Butanol production from corn fiber xylan using Clostridium acetobutylicum. Biotechnology Progress. 22:673-680.

Development of Forage Crops As Feedstocks for Production of Fuel Ethanol - (Abstract)

Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Weimer, P.J., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2006. Development of forage crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. International Conference on Bioenergy. p. I-5.

Enzymatic Saccharification of Hot-Water Pretreated Corn Fiber for Production of Monosaccharides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Li, X., Iten, L.B., Jordan, D.B., Nichols, N.N., O Bryan, P.J., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Enzymatic saccharification of hot-water pretreated corn fiber for production of monosaccharides. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 39:1137-1144.

Automated Strategy Using a Functional Proteomic Assay to Identify and Isolate Cellulase F Mutants with Improved Activity from Multiplexed Sets of Plasmid - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Qureshi, N., Farrelly, P., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Automated strategy using a functional proteomic assay to identify and isolate cellulase F mutants with improved activity from multiplexed sets of plasmid [abstract]. PepTalk 2006. p. 10.

Mass Transformation of Plasmid Libraries of Cdna Or Mutagenized Clone Sets into Yeast Or Bacteria Using a Functional Proteomic Robotic Workcell - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S., Li, X., Qureshi, N., Liu, S., Bischoff, K.M., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P. 2006. Mass transformation of plasmid libraries of cDNA or mutagenized clone sets into yeast or bacteria using a functional proteomic robotic workcell [abstract]. PepTalk 2006. p. 10.

Endo-B-1,4-Xylanase Inhibitors in Leaves and Roots of Germinating Maize - (Abstract)

Biely, P., Leathers, T.D., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Endo-b-1,4-xylanase inhibitors in leaves and roots of germinating maize [abstract]. Pacifichem Symposium. Program Number 449.

Ethanol Production from Alkaline Peroxide Pretreated Enzymatically Saccharified Wheat Straw - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Ethanol production from alkaline peroxide pretreated enzymatically saccharified wheat straw. Biotechnology Progress. 22:449-453.

Heterologous Production by Trichoderma Reesei of a Xylanase of the Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Pc-2 - (Abstract) - (09-Nov-05)

Continuous Production of Ethanol in High Productivity Bioreactors Using Escherichia Coli Fbr5: Membrane and Fixed Cell Reactors - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Liu, S., Iten, L.B., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Continuous production of ethanol in high productivity bioreactors using Escherichia coli FBR5: membrane and fixed cell reactors [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Paper No. 589g.

Continuous Production of Ethanol in High Productivity Bioreactors Using Genetically Engineered Escherichia Coli Fbr5: Membrane and Fixed Cell Reactors - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Liu, S., Hughes, S.R., Iten, L.B., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Continuous production of ethanol in high productivity bioreactors using genetically engineered Escherichia coli FBR5: membrane and fixed cell reactors [extended abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Paper No. 589g.

Alkaline Peroxide Pretreatment, Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation of Wheat Straw to Ethanol - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Alkaline peroxide pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification and fermentation of wheat straw to ethanol. In: Proceedings of the 34th Meeting of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) Food and Agriculture Panel, October 23-29, 2005, Susoni, Shizuoka, Japan. p. 168-172.

Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Robotic Workcell Process for High-Throughput Screening of Multiplexed Libraries of Mutagenized Clones - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Qureshi, N., Bischoff, K.M., Jordan, D.B., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P. 2005. Plasmid-based functional proteomic robotic workcell process for high-throughput screening of multiplexed libraries of mutagenized clones [abstract]. Optimization high-throughput Cultures for Bioprocessing 2005. p. 3.

Functional Proteomic Workcell for High Volume Plasmid Preparations for Repeated in Vitro Protein Expression and High Throughput Screening to Identify Mutant Enyzmes for Use at Low Ph - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S.B., Mertens, J.A., Jordan, D.B., Li, X., Qureshi, N., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P.J., Bischoff, K.M. 2005. Functional proteomic workcell for high volume plasmid preparations for repeated in vitro protein expression and high throughput screening to identify mutant enyzmes for use at low pH [abstract]. Optimization High-throughput Cultures for Bioprocessing 2005. 13:3.

Fuel Ethanol Production from Lignocellulose - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Fuel ethanol production from lignocellulose [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. p. 74.

Lactobacillus Brevis: a Potential Biocatalyst for Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol - (Abstract)

Liu, S., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Bischoff, K.M., Hughes, S.R. 2005. Lactobacillus brevis: a potential biocatalyst for lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. Paper #P05.

Ethanol Fermentation of Sugars in Corn Stover Dilute Acid Hydrolysates - (Abstract)

Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Ethanol fermentation of sugars in corn stover dilute acid hydrolysates [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. p. 85.

Genetically Engineered Escherichia Coli for Ethanol Production from Xylose: Substrate and Product Inhibition and Kinetic Parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Genetically engineered Escherichia coli for ethanol production from xylose: substrate and product inhibition and kinetic parameters. Institution of Chemical Engineers Transactions. 84(2):114-122.

Bacteroides Coprosuis Sp. NOV., Isolated from Swine Manure Storage Pits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A., Collins, M.D., Falsen, E., Lawson, P.A. 2005. Bacteroides coprosuis sp. nov., isolated from swine-manure storage pits. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 55:2515-2518.

Development of a Liquid Handler Component for a Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Robotic Workcell - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Bischoff, K.M., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P. 2005. Development of a liquid handler component for a plasmid-based functional proteomic robotic workcell. Journal of the Association for Laboratory Automation. 10(5):287-300.

Use of Field Pea Starch As a Feedstock for Ethanol Fermentation - (Abstract)

Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Wu, V., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Use of field pea starch as a feedstock for ethanol fermentation [abstract]. International Starch Technology. p. 96.

Enzymatic Saccharification of Pretreated Corn Fiber for Production of Sugars - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Li, X., Jordan, D.B., Nichols, N.N., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Enzymatic saccharification of pretreated corn fiber for production of sugars [abstract]. International Starch Technology. p. 90.

The Corn Ethanol Industry - (Book/Chapter)

Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Bothast, R.J., Cotta, M.A. 2006. The corn ethanol industry. In: Minteer, S., editor. Alcoholic Fuels. Boca Raton, FL: CRS Press. p. 59-78.

Metabolic Engineering of a Lactobacillus Plantarum Double Ldh Knockout Strain for Enhanced Ethanol Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, S., Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2006. Metabolic engineering of a Lactobacillus plantarum double LDH knockout strain for enhanced ethanol production. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 33(1):1-7.

Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Pericarp and Endosperm Fiber Recovered from Enzymatic Corn Dry Grind Process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Cotta, M.A., Singh, V. 2005. Hydrolysis and fermentation of pericarp and endosperm fibers recovered from enzymatic corn dry-grind process. Cereal Chemistry. 82(5):616-620.

Ethanol Fermentation of Starch from Field Peas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Wu, Y., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Ethanol fermentation of starch from field peas. Cereal Chemistry. 82(5):554-558.

Enzymatic Saccharification of Pretreated Corn Fiber for Production of Sugars - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Li, X., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Enzymatic saccharification of pretreated corn fiber for production of sugars [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. B-36.

Production of Acetone Butanol from Corn Fiber Xylan Using Clostridium Beijerinckii P260 - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Li, X., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Production of acetone butanol from corn fiber xylan using Clostridium beijerinckii P260 [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium. p. 87.

Ethanol Fermentation by Overexpressing a Gram-Positive Pdc Gene in Lactobacillus Plantarum Strain Tf103 - (Abstract)

Liu, S., Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Ethanol fermentation by overexpressing a Gram-positive PDC gene in Lactobacillus plantarum strain TF103 [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings, May 1-4, 2005, Denver, Colorado. p. 158.

Dilute Acid Pretreatment, Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation of Wheat Straw to Fuel Ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2005. Dilute acid pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification and fermentation of wheat straw to fuel ethanol. Process Biochemistry. 40:3693-3700.

Microbial Production of Butanol: Product Recovery by Extraction - (Abstract)

Karcher, P., Ezeji, T.C., Qureshi, N., Blaschek, H.P., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Microbial production of butanol: product recovery by extraction [abstract]. International Conference on Microbial Diversity. p. 265.

A Mannanase, Mana, of the Polycentric Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Sp. Strain Pc-2 Has Carbohydrate Binding and Docking Modules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ximenes, E.A., Chen, H., Kataeva, I.A., Cotta, M.A., Felix, C.R., Ljungdahl, L.G., Li, X. 2005. A mannanase, ManA, of the polycentric anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces sp. strain PC-2 has carbohydrate binding and docking modules. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 51:559-568.

Functional Expression of Bacterial Zymobacter Palmae Pyruvate Decarboxylase Gene in Lactic Acid Bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, S., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Functional expression of bacterial Zymobacter palmae pyruvate decarboxylase gene in lactic acid bacteria. Current Microbiology. 50:1-6.

Substrate Specificities of Two Glycoside Hydrolase Family 11 Xylanases - (Abstract)

Li, X., Jordan, D.B., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Substrate specificities of two glycoside hydrolase family 11 xylanases [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. 066.

Review of Process for Producing Corn Fiber Oil and Ethanol from "quick Fiber" - (Review Article)

Dien, B.S., Nagle, N., Singh, V., Moreau, R.A., Tucker, M.P., Nichols, N.N., Johnston, D., Cotta, M.A., Hicks, K.B., Nguyen, Q., Bothast, R.J. 2005. Review of process for producing corn fiber oil and ethanol from "Quick Fiber." International Sugar Journal. 107(1275):187-191.

Dilute Acid Pretreatment, Enzymatic Saccharification, and Fermentation of Rice Hulls to Fuel Ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2005. Dilute acid pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation of rice hulls to fuel ethanol. Biotechnology Progress. 21:816-822.

Development of a Liquid Handler Component for a Functional Plasmid-Based Proteomic Workcell That Generates Multiplex Samples Expresses in Yeast - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Riedmuller, S.B., Bischoff, K.M., Mertens, J.A., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Farrelly, P.J. 2005. Development of a liquid handler component for a functional plasmid-based proteomic workcell that generates multiplex samples expresses in yeast [abstract]. Association for Laboratory Automation, LabAutomation 2005. Poster WP128.

Energy Efficient Recovery of Butanol from Model Solutions and Fermentation Broth by Adsorption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Hughes, S.R., Maddox, I.S., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Energy efficient recovery of butanol from model solutions and fermentation broth by adsorption. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 27(4):215-222.

Modified Liquid Handler Used to Produce High Throughput High Quality Plasmids for Integration into Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomics Workcell - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Mertens, J.A., Bischoff, K.M., Riedmuller, S., Farrelly, P., Patel, M., Brown, L., Carter, L. 2005. Modified liquid handler used to produce high throughput high quality plasmids for integration into plasmid-based functional proteomics workcell [abstract]. CHI's Annual PEP Talk Meeting, January 10-14, 2005, San Diego, California. Poster 151.

A Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Used to Optimize Yeast for Fuel Ethanol Production - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Mertens, J.A., Bischoff, K.M., Riedmuller, S., Farrelly, P., Patel, M., Brown, L., Carter, L. 2005. A plasmid-based functional proteomic workcell used to optimize yeast for fuel ethanol production [abstract]. CHI's Annual PEP Talk Meeting, January 10-14, 2005, San Diego, California. p. 3.

Profile of Enzyme Production of Trichoderma Reesei Grown on Corn Fiber Fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y., Saha, B.C. 2005. Profile of enzyme production of Trichoderma reesei grown on corn fiber fractions. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 121-124:321-334.

Rice Hull As Substrate for Production of Fuel Ethanol - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2004. Rice hull as substrate for production of fuel ethanol. In: Cherry, J.P., Pavlath, A.E., editors. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR), December 11-18, 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii. p. 181-185.

A Novel Biological Process to Convert Renewable Biomass to Acetone and Butanol (Ab) - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Ezeji, T.C., Blaschek, H.P., Cotta, M.A. 2004. A novel biological process to convert renewable biomass to acetone and butanol (AB) [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting. Paper No. 29d.

A Novel Biological Process to Convert Renewable Biomass to Acetone and Butanol (Ab) - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Ezeji, T.C., Blaschek, H.P., Cotta, M.A. 2004. A novel biological process to convert renewable biomass to acetone and butanol (AB) [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Paper No. 29d.

Cloning, Expression, Purification, and Analysis of Mannitol Dehydrogenase Gene Mtlk from Lactobacillus Brevis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, S., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2005. Cloning, expression, purification, and analysis of mannitol dehydrogenase gene mtlK from Lactobacillus brevis. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 121-124:391-402.

A Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Assay Designed to Screen Orpinomyces Cellulase F Nny Mutagenized Libraries in High Throughtput - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Bischoff, K.M., Riedmuller, S., Farrelly, P. 2004. A plasmid-based functional proteomic workcell assay designed to screen Orpinomyces cellulase F NNY mutagenized libraries in high throughtput [abstract]. 36th Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium, October 17-20, 2004, Peoria, Illinois. Poster 361.

A Plasmid-Based Functional Proteomic Workcell Used to Optimize Open Reading Frames and Generate Improved Strains for Commercial Use - (Abstract)

Hughes, S.R., Li, X., Cotta, M.A., Bischoff, K.M., Riedmuller, S., Farrelly, P. 2004. A plasmid-based functional proteomic workcell used to optimize open reading frames and generate improved strains for commercial use [abstract]. 36th Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium, October 17-20, 2004, Peoria, Illinois. Poster 361.

Advances on Enzymatic Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Biomass - (Abstract)

Li, X., Jordan, D.B., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Kane, P.M. 2004. Advances on enzymatic saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society. Paper No. 04-035.

Recombinant Biocatalysts for Converting Sugar Mixtures to Lactic Acid - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Whitehead, T.R., Nichols, N.N., Skory, C.D., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Recombinant biocatalysts for converting sugar mixtures to lactic acid [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. Paper No. 40.

Adsorbed Cell Dynamic Biofilm Reactor for Ethanol Production from Xylose and Corn Fiber Hydrolysate - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Brining, H.R., Iten, L.B., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Adsorbed cell dynamic biofilm reactor for ethanol production from xylose and corn fiber hydrolysate [abstract]. Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium. p. 179.

Isolation and Identification of Skatole-Producing Bacteria from Stored Swine Manure - (Abstract) - (27-Aug-04)

Detection of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria in Stored Swine Manure Using Quantitative, Real-Time Pcr Analysis - (Abstract)

Cook, K.L., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Detection of sulfate reducing bacteria in stored swine manure using quantitative, real-time pcr analysis [abstract]. Microbial Ecology International Symposium. Paper No. 226.

Identification of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria from Stored Swine Manure by Pure Culture Isolation and Direct Dsra Pcr - (Abstract)

Whitehead, T.R., Cook, K.L., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Identification of sulfate-reducing bacteria from stored swine manure by pure culture isolation and direct dsra pcr [abstract]. Microbial Ecology International Symposium. Paper No. 228.

A Comparison Between Conversion of Pericarp and Endosperm Fiber from Corn into Ethanol - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Singh, V., Dien, B.S., Johnston, D., Hicks, K.B., Cotta, M.A. 2004. A comparison between conversion of pericarp and endosperm fiber from corn into ethanol. Proceedings of ASAE Annual International Meeting. p. 1-15.

Fuel Ethanol Production from Wheat Straw: Current Status and Technical Prospects - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2004. Fuel ethanol production from wheat straw: current status and technical prospects. In: Van Swaaij, W.P.M., Fjallstrom, T., Helm, P., Grassi, A., editors. Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry, and Climate Protection, May 10-14, 2004, Rome, Italy, p. 1481-1483.

Pure Culture and Pcr Analyses of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria from Swine Feces and Stored Swine Manure - (Abstract)

Whitehead, T.R., Cook, K.L., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Pure culture and pcr analyses of sulfate-reducing bacteria from swine feces and stored swine manure [abstract]. Reproduction Nutrition Development. 44(1):S32.

Variability in the Concentration of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Swine Manure and Feces As Determined Using a Real-Time Pcr Assay - (Abstract)

Cook, K.L., Cotta, M.A., Whitehead, T.R. 2004. Variability in the concentration of sulfate-reducing bacteria in swine manure and feces as determined using a real-time PCR assay [abstract]. Reproduction Nutrition Development. 44(1):S6.

Development of a Real-Time Pcr Assay for Detection of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Stored Swine Manure and Swine Feces - (Abstract)

Cook, K.L., Whitehead, T.R., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Development of a real-time PCR assay for detection of sulfate-reducing bacteria in stored swine manure and swine feces [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Paper No. Q-093.

Expression Analysis of Pyruvate Decarboxylase Genes from Zymobacter Palmae and Sarcina Ventriculi in Gram-Positive Lactic Acid Bacteria - (Abstract)

Liu, S., Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Expression analysis of pyruvate decarboxylase genes from Zymobacter palmae and Sarcina ventriculi in Gram-positive lactic acid bacteria [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Paper No. O-099.

Bacterial Biosensors. Potential Applications in Biotechnology and Ecological Monitoring - (Abstract)

Reshetilov, A.N., Leathers, T.D., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Bacterial biosensors, potential applications in biotechnology and ecological monitoring [abstract]. Biosensors World Congress. Paper No. BS272.

Energy Requirement for Butanol Recovery from Fermentation Broth Using Adsorption As An Alternative Technique - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Energy requirement for butanol recovery from fermentation broth using adsorption as an alternative technique [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 3-12.

Cloning, Expression, Purification, and Analysis of Mannitol Dehydrogenase of Mtld and Mtlk Genes from Lactobacillus Plantarum and Lactobacillus Brevis - (Abstract)

Liu, S., Saha, B.C., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Cloning, expression, purification, and analysis of mannitol dehydrogenase of mtlD and mtlK genes from Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus brevis [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 2-24.

Growth of and Enzyme Production by Trichoderma Reesei on Corn Fiber Fractions - (Abstract)

Li, X., Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Growth of and enzyme production by Trichoderma reesei on corn fiber fractions [abstract]. Biotechnology For Fuels And Chemicals. p. 25.

Genetically Engineered Escherichia Coli for Ethanol Production from Pentose Sugars: Substrate and Product Inhibition and Kinetic Parameters - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Genetically engineered Escherichia coli for ethanol production from pentose sugars: substrate and product inhibition and kinetic parameters [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 5-23.

Engineering Klebsiella Oxytoca for Production of Lactic Acid from Hexose and Pentose - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Whitehead, T.R., Nichols, N.N., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Engineering klebsiella oxytoca for production of lactic acid from hexose and pentose [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals. Paper No. 2-08.

Genetic Engineering of Lactic Acid Bacteria Toward Fermentative Production of Ethanol - (Abstract)

Liu, S., Cotta, M.A. 2004. Genetic engineering of lactic acid bacteria toward fermentative production of ethanol [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. p. 29.

Atopostipes Suicloacale Gen. NOV., Sp. NOV., Isolated from An Underground Swine Manure Storage Pit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cotta, M.A., Whitehead, T.R., Collins, M.D., Lawson, P.A. 2004. Atopostipes suicloacale gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from an underground swine manure storage pit. Anaerobe. 10(3):191-195.

Fuel Ethanol Production from Wheat Straw: Current Status and Technical Prospects - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2004. Fuel ethanol production from wheat straw: current status and technical prospects [abstract]. Second World Conference and Technology Exhibition on Biomass for Energy, Industry, and Climate Protection. Paper No. OC2.5.

Fuel Ethanol Production from Rice Hull - (Abstract)

Saha, B.C., Iten, L.B., Cotta, M.A., Wu, Y. 2004. Fuel ethanol production from rice hull [abstract]. American Chemical Society. Paper No. BI0T 101.

An Ethanologenic Yeast Exhibiting Unusual Metabolism in the Fermentation of Lignocellulosic Hexose Sugars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keating, J.D., Robinson, J., Cotta, M.A., Saddler, J.N., Mansfield, S.D. 2004. An ethanologenic yeast exhibiting unusual metabolism in the fermentation of lignocellulosic hexose sugars. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 31:235-244.

Fermentation of Hexose and Pentose Sugar Mixtures to Lactic Acid by Recombinant Bacteria - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Nichols, N.N., Cotta, M.A. 2003. Fermentation of hexose and pentose sugar mixtures to lactic acid by recombinant bacteria [abstract]. American Institute Of Chemical Engineers. Paper No. 161D.

Development of Microbial Biocatalysts to Produce Fuels from Agricultural Biomass - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cotta, M.A., Nichols, N.N., Dien, B.S., Li, X. 2003. Development of microbial biocatalysts to produce fuels from agricultural biomass. Proceedings 32nd annual United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 387-393.

Cloning and Sequencing of Two Highly Homologous Cellulase Genes, Celh and Celi from the Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Strain Pc-2 - (Abstract)

Li, X., Ximenes, E.A., Chen, H., Cotta, M.A., Ljungdahl, L.G. 2003. Cloning and sequencing of two highly homologous cellulase genes, celh and celi from the anaerobic fungus orpinomyces strain pc-2 [abstract]. MIE Bioforum. p. 120.

Properties of a Recombinant Beta-Glucosidase from the Polycentric Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Pc-2 and Its Application for Cellulose Hydrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, X., Ljungdahl, L.G., Ximenes, E.A., Chen, H., Felix, C.R., Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S. 2004. Properties of a recombinant beta-glucosidase from the polycentric anaerobic fungus Orpinomyces PC-2 and its application for cellulose hydrolysis. Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 113:233-250.

High Productivity Continuous Biofilm Reactor for Butanol Production: Effect of Acetic and Butyric Acids and Csl on Bioreactor Performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qureshi, N., Karcher, P., Cotta, M.A., Blaschek, H.P. 2004. High-productivity continuous biofilm reactor for butanol production: effect of acetate, butyrate, and corn steep liquor on bioreactor performance. Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 113:713-721.

Fermentation of "quick Fiber" Produced from a Modified Corn Milling Process into Ethanol and Recovery of Corn Fiber Oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Nagle, N., Singh, V., Moreau, R.A., Nichols, N.N., Johnston, D., Cotta, M.A., Hicks, K.B., Nguyen, Q., Bothast, R.J. 2004. Fermentation of "quick fiber" produced from a modified corn milling process into ethanol and recovery of corn fiber oil. Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 115:937-950.

Cloning and Sequencing of Two Highly Homologous Cellulase Genes, Celh and Celi, from the Anaerobic Fungus Orpinomyces Strain Pc-2 - (Book/Chapter)

Li, X., Ximenes, E.A., Chen, H., Cotta, M.A., Ljungdahl, L.G. 2004. Cloning and sequencing of two highly homologous cellulase genes, celH and celI from the anaerobic fungi Orpinomyces strain PC-2. Proceedings MIE BIOFORUM 2003: Biotechnology of Lignocellulose Degradation and Biomass Utilization, pp. 638-641.

Separation of Butanol from Fermentation Broth by Pervaporation: Mass Flux and Energy Balance - (Abstract)

Qureshi, N., Dien, B.S., Saha, B.C., Ezeji, T.C., Blaschek, H.P., Cotta, M.A. 2003. Separation of butanol from fermentation broth by pervaporation: mass flux and energy balance [abstract]. American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Paper No. 162B.

Conversion of Lignocellulose to Ethanol Using a Recombinant E. Coli Strain - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Iten, L.B., Nichols, N.N., Cotta, M.A. 2003. Conversion of lignocellulose to ethanol using a recombinant E. coli strain [abstract]. Society of Industrial Microbiology. p. 102.

Bacteria Engineered for Fuel Ethanol Production: Current Status - (Review Article)

Dien, B.S., Cotta, M.A., Jeffries, T.W. 2003. Bacteria engineered for fuel ethanol production: current status. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 63:258-266.

Description of Hespellia Stercorisuis Gen. Nov. Sp. Nov. and Hespellia Porcinus Sp. Nov. Isolated from Manure Storage Pits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WHITEHEAD, T.R., COTTA, M.A., COLLINS, M.D., LAWSON, P.A. HESPELLIA STERCORISUIS GEN. NOV., SP. NOV. AND HESPELLIA PORCINUS SP. NOV., ISOLATED FROM SWINE MANURE STORAGE PITS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY. 2004. V. 54. P. 241-245.

Phenylacetic and Phenylpropionic Acids Do Not Affect Xylan Degradation by Ruminococcus Albus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

REVENEAU, C., ADAMS, S.E., COTTA, M.A., MORRISON, M. PHENYLACETIC AND PHENYLPROPIONIC ACIDS DO NOT AFFECT XYLAN DEGRADATION BY RUMINOCOCCUS ALBUS. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. V. 69. P. 6954-6958.

The Commensal Bacterial Populations of Swine Feces and Stored Swine Manure: Reservoirs of Antibiotic Resistance? - (Abstract)

WHITEHEAD, T.R., COTTA, M.A., WHITTLE, G., SHOEMAKER, N., SALYERS, A.A. THE COMMENSAL BACTERIAL POPULATIONS OF SWINE FECES AND STORED SWINE MANURE: RESERVOIRS OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE?. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. V. 81(SUPPL.1): ABSTRACT P. 461.

Increasing the Ethanol Yield from a Bushel of Corn; Prospects for Biomass Conversion - (Abstract)

Dien, B.S., Bothast, R.J., Nichols, N.N., Cotta, M.A. 2003. Increasing the ethanol yield from a bushel of corn; prospects for biomass conversion [abstract]. International Starch Technology. Paper No. 2.

Identification of New Erythromycin (Erm(35)) and Tetracycline (Tet(36)) Resistance Genes from a Bacteroides Sp. Isolated from Swine Manure - (Abstract)

WHITEHEAD, T.R., WHITTLE, G., SHOEMAKER, N., COTTA, M.A., SALYERS, A.A. IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ERYTHROMYCIN (ERM(35)) AND TETRACYCLINE (TET(36)) RESISTANCE GENES FROM A BACTEROIDES SP. ISOLATED FROM SWINE MANURE. 103RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 20.

Conversion of Corn Fibrous Material into Ethanol - (Abstract)

DIEN, B.S., NICHOLS, N.N., LI, X., COTTA, M.A., BOTHAST, R.J. CONVERSION OF CORN FIBROUS MATERIAL INTO ETHANOL. 25TH SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 68.

Potential to Improve Dry Mill Economics by Increasing Ethanol Yield from Corn Fiber Residue - (Abstract)

NAGLE, N., TUCKER, M.P., DIEN, B.S., COTTA, M.A., HICKS, K.B., MOREAU, R.A., SINGH, V., NGUYEN, Q. POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE DRY MILL ECONOMICS BY INCREASING ETHANOL YIELD FROM CORN FIBER RESIDUE. 25TH SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS SYMPOSIUM. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 20.

High Productivity Continuous Biofilm Reactor for Butanol Production: Effect of Acetic and Butyric Acids and Csl on Bioreactor Performance - (Abstract)

KARCHER, P., QURESHI, N., BLASCHEK, H.P., COTTA, M.A. HIGH PRODUCTIVITY CONTINUOUS BIOFILM REACTOR FOR BUTANOL PRODUCTION: EFFECT OF ACETIC AND BUTYRIC ACIDS AND CSL ON BIOREACTOR PERFORMANCE. 25TH SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS. 2003. PAPER NO. 3-14.

Corn Fiber Hydrolysis and Fermentation to Butanol Using Clostridium Beijerinckii Ba101 - (Abstract)

EBENER, J.M., QURESHI, N., EZEJI, T.C., BLASCHEK, H.P., DIEN, B.S., COTTA, M.A. CORN FIBER HYDROLYSIS AND FERMENTATION TO BUTANOL USING CLOSTRIDIUM BEIJERINCKII BA101. 25TH SYMPOSIUM ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR FUELS AND CHEMICALS. 2003. PAPER NO. 2-14.

Identification of a New Ribosomal Protection Type of Tetracycline Resistance Gene, Tet(36), from Swine Manure Pits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WHITTLE, G., WHITEHEAD, T.R., HAMBURGER, N., SHOEMAKER, N.B., COTTA, M.A., SALYERS, A.A. IDENTIFICATION OF A NEW RIBOSOMAL PROTECTION TYPE OF TETRACYCLINE RESISTANCE GENE, TET(36), FROM SWINE MANURE PITS. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. V. 69. P. 4151-4158.

Structural Studies of the Extracellular Polysaccharide Produced by Butyrivibrio Fibrisolvens Strain H10b - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ANDERSSON, L., COTTA, M.A., KENNE, L. STRUCTURAL STUDIES OF THE EXTRACELLULAR POLYSACCHARIDE PRODUCED BY BUTYRIVIBRIO FIBRISOLVENS STRAIN H10B. CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH. 2003. V. 338. P. 1571-1579.

Isolation and Identification of Hyper-Ammonia Producing Bacteria from Swine Manure Storage Pits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WHITEHEAD, T.R., COTTA, M.A. ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF HYPER-AMMONIA PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM SWINE MANURE STORAGE PITS. CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY. 2004. V. 48. P. 20-26.

Hespellia Stercorisuis Gen. Nov. Sp. NOV., and Hespellia Porcinus Sp. NOV., Isolated from Manure Storage Pits - (Abstract)

LAWSON, P.A., COTTA, M.A., COLLINS, M.D., WHITEHEAD, T.R. HESPELLIA STERCORISUIS GEN. NOV. SP. NOV., AND HESPELLIA PORCINUS SP. NOV., ISOLATED FROM MANURE STORAGE PITS. 25TH CONFERENCE ON GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 58.

Molecular Taxonomy: Revealing Unseen Diversity with the Gi Tract - (Abstract)

LAWSON, P.A., WHITEHEAD, T.R., COTTA, M.A., COLLINS, M.D. MOLECULAR TAXONOMY: REVEALING UNSEEN DIVERSITY WITH THE GI TRACT. 25TH CONFERENCE ON GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 28.

Isolation, Characterization, and Comparison of Bacteria from Swine Feces and Manure Storage Pits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

COTTA, M.A., WHITEHEAD, T.R., ZELTWANGER, R.L. ISOLATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND COMPARISON OF BACTERIA FROM SWINE FECES AND MANURE STORAGE PITS. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. 2003. V. 5. P. 737-745.

The U.S. Corn Ethanol Industry: An Overview of Current Technology and Future Prospects - (Review Article)

DIEN, B.S., BOTHAST, R.J., NICHOLS, N.N., COTTA, M.A. THE U.S. CORN ETHANOL INDUSTRY: AN OVERVIEW OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS. INTERNATIONAL SUGAR JOURNAL. 2002. V. 104. P. 204-211.