De novo biosynthesis of lavandulol and lavandulyl acetate in Escherichia coli

Key Points

• Successful de novo biosynthesis of lavandulol and lavandulyl acetate was accomplished using engineered escherichia coli strains, showcasing metabolic engineering advances.
• The engineered strains exhibited significant production yields of lavandulol and lavandulyl acetate, with specific concentrations reported in the study.
• Metabolic engineering was employed to modify the pathways in escherichia coli for the efficient synthesis of these valuable compounds.
• These findings highlight the potential for using bacterial systems in producing natural fragrances and other bioactive compounds.