The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.

The present invention provides modified sophorolipids of formula (I) that are more pH-and temperature-stable than its lactonic counterparts. Moreover, the compound has reduced HLB parameters, as well as improved wetting and solubilization parameters, water-in-oil emulsification ability, surface tension-lowering activity, and/or antimicrobial activity compared to their acidic or even lactonic counterparts.

The present invention provides modified sophorolipids of formula (I) that are more pH-and temperature-stable than its lactonic counterparts. Moreover, the compound has reduced HLB parameters, as well as improved wetting and solubilization parameters, water-in-oil emulsification ability, surface tension-lowering activity, and/or antimicrobial activity compared to their acidic or even lactonic counterparts.

Device (1) and system for macrofiltration are disclosed. The macrofiltration comprises mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) recovery, the MELs being in the form of particles. System comprising the device (1) is also disclosed. The system comprises a first pathway (6) in fluid communication, wherein this first pathway comprises sequentially a first valve (3), a first pump (4), a bioreactor (2) and a second valve (10), and where this first pathway is between the at least one outlet and inlet of the device (1). Process for enhancing mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) production is also disclosed.

Device (1) and system for macrofiltration are disclosed. The macrofiltration comprises mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) recovery, the MELs being in the form of particles. System comprising the device (1) is also disclosed. The system comprises a first pathway (6) in fluid communication, wherein this first pathway comprises sequentially a first valve (3), a first pump (4), a bioreactor (2) and a second valve (10), and where this first pathway is between the at least one outlet and inlet of the device (1). Process for enhancing mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) production is also disclosed.

The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.

The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.

The present invention relates to methods for making compounds of formula (I) including violacein, violacein analogues and derivatives thereof, and to compositions, cells, and fermentation liquids comprising the compounds resulting from these methods.

A glucosyltransferase mutant catalyzing RD to produce RM and a use thereof are provided. The glucosyltransferase mutant is obtained by subjecting the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 to at least one of the following mutations: mutating proline at position 84 to tryptophan; and/or mutating methionine at position 88 to valine; and/or mutating leucine at position 126 to phenylalanine; and/or mutating asparagine at position 196 to histidine; and/or mutating leucine at position 379 to isoleucine. The use of the mutant in preparation of the RM is also provided. The enzyme activity of the mutant is significantly higher than that of the wild type, and the conversion rate for the preparation of the RM is high.

A glucosyltransferase mutant catalyzing RD to produce RM and a use thereof are provided. The glucosyltransferase mutant is obtained by subjecting the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 to at least one of the following mutations: mutating proline at position 84 to tryptophan; and/or mutating methionine at position 88 to valine; and/or mutating leucine at position 126 to phenylalanine; and/or mutating asparagine at position 196 to histidine; and/or mutating leucine at position 379 to isoleucine. The use of the mutant in preparation of the RM is also provided. The enzyme activity of the mutant is significantly higher than that of the wild type, and the conversion rate for the preparation of the RM is high.