Direct fermentation of cellodextrins to ethanol by 'Candida wickerhamii'

This invention relates to a fermentation process useful in the production of ethanol from cellodextrins. An ever-increasing interest in microbial conversion of plant biomass to ethanol has stemmed from the current emphasis on developing alternative fuels. The most prevalent and readily available component of biomass is the cellulose, constituting anywhere from 25 to 50% of the plant material.