Introduction
Our in silico experiments show that if the models are followed, we have in our hands a perfect plan to give a second life to plant residues that aren't normally reused and discarded; to create a useful and valuable product such as starch. All this can be carried out with an efficient and functional bioreactor model that allows macro production.
Experiment
The main idea of our model is based on two reactions: one of degradation and the other of synthesis, which will be exchanged thanks to a metabolic switch that will allow us to maximize the efficiency of the process. In addition, this allows us to have a self-regulating bioreactor, only needing to add the plant substrate. We have done isolated proof-of-concept experiments in order to test some of our genes. If we had had more time we would have finished the gene ligations needed to complete the genes and do the experiments to test them.
Bioreactor
All this shows that our project has a business opportunity if we can manage to find sufficient funding to produce a bioreactor that is economically viable and if we had the necessary tools. Besides, it can be a very juicy patent for companies in the primary sector since they can be used with relative ease. Another point is that bacteria can be the beginning of a new way of looking at production. It is possible to create larger reactors with higher production.
Business
All this shows that our project has a business opportunity if we can manage to find sufficient funding to produce a bioreactor that is economically viable and if we had the necessary tools. Besides, it can be a very juicy patent for companies in the primary sector since they can be used with relative ease. Another point is that bacteria can be the beginning of a new way of looking at production. It is possible to create larger reactors with higher production.