108 Kaufert Lab
University of
Minnesota
2004 Folwell Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 624-1761
e-mail: schilling@umn.edu
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Areas of Interest
- Wood biodegradation (fundamental
mechanisms)
- Organic acid production by wood-degrading fungi
- Metal and
organic pollutant tolerance/resistance in fungi
- Woody and mixed feedstock
bioprocessing
- Microbial ecology and forest biogeochemistry
Wood-degrading microbes are uniquely adapted to metabolize carbon from
recalcitrant, nitrogen-poor lignocellulose. These organisms, principally
basidiomycetous fungi, are managed pests in the built environment; however, they
play a vital role in forest biogeochemistry, and their mechanisms offer
commercial potential in biofuels, bioplastics, and bioremediation. My research
therefore aims to better characterize the mechanisms of wood biodegradation and
to apply this information to wood preservation, forest management, and ‘green’
biotechnology.
Courses Taught
- BBE 4302 Organisms Impacting Bio-based
Products
- ESPM 4608/5608 Bioremediation
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