Succinic acid production from cellobiose by Actinobacillus succinogenes

► Succinic acid production from cellobiose by A. succinogenes is carried out. ► The cellobiose uptake mechanisms of A. succinogenes are investigated. ► Cellobiose prepared from sugarcane bagasse cellulose is firstly used to produce succinic acid. ► We just use cellulase without β-glucosidase in the preparation of cellobiose.