Pseudomonas taetrolens is a highly versatile microorganism that has gained significant attention in biotechnology due to its metabolic adaptability and ability to thrive in diverse environmental conditions. Thus, since P. taetrolens efficiently metabolizes organic compounds, P. taetrolens is a promising candidate for sustainable industrial applications. P. taetrolens demonstrates substantial potential in waste utilization by converting dairy byproducts, such as whey, into value-added compounds, including lactobionic acid, thereby advancing the principles of circular economic frameworks. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the characterization, structural features, and diverse applications of P. taetrolens. In particular, this review explores the enzymatic mechanisms underlying the metabolic pathways of P. taetrolens, focusing on its role in lactose oxidation into lactobionic acid. Additionally, this review underscores the potential of microorganisms in industrial biotechnology and sustainable development practices by showcasing recent advances and ongoing research. This analysis demonstrates how P. taetrolens contributes to innovative solutions in waste utilization, environmental sustainability, and the production of value-added compounds across sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Sarenkova et al. (Mon,) studied this question.