A new β-glucosidase producing yeast for lower-cost cellulosic ethanol production from xylose-extracted corncob residues by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation

► An ethanologenic yeast able to utilize cellobiose as sole carbon source. ► Produces sufficient β-glucosidase activity for cellulosic ethanol production by SSF. ► Tolerant to biomass pre-treatment inhibitors such as furfural and HMF. ► Facilitates economic consolidated SSF bio-processing.