TY - JOUR T1 - Microbial Cell Factory Engineering for Scalable Production of Bio-Commodities: Emphasis on Robustness A1 - Kuppam Chandrasekhar A1 - Rosa Anna Nastro A1 - Alugunulla Venkata Narayana A1 - Ambati Ranga Rao A1 - Meenakshi Singh A1 - Ampasani Chennaiah JF - Journal of Biochemical Technology JO - J Biochem Technol SN - 0974-2328 Y1 - 2025 VL - 16 IS - 3 DO - 10.51847/6z0mtOiyyc SP - 19 EP - 29 N2 - Microbial cell factories have emerged as sustainable platforms for producing bio-commodities such as biofuels, bioplastics, and pharmaceuticals. However, achieving industrial scalability remains hindered by challenges in strain robustness, including genetic instability, metabolic burden, and environmental stress tolerance. This review explores cutting-edge strategies in microbial engineering to enhance robustness, focusing on synthetic biology tools, adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE), and systems biology approaches. We discuss advances in genome-scale modeling, microbial consortia design, and resilience engineering to optimize performance in large-scale bioreactors. Case studies highlight successful applications of E. coli, S. cerevisiae, and cyanobacteria for producing compounds like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and isoprenoids. By integrating computational predictions with experimental validation, this review underscores the importance of robustness as a cornerstone for economically viable biomanufacturing. Finally, we propose a roadmap for bridging lab-scale innovations to industrial deployment, emphasizing the synergy between metabolic flexibility and process engineering. UR - https://jbiochemtech.com/article/microbial-cell-factory-engineering-for-scalable-production-of-bio-commodities-emphasis-on-robustnes-dgle43o7euadt9i ER -