In this study, the monoterpenes, α-pinene and geraniol, were
biotransformed to synthesize monoterpene alcohol compounds.
Polyporus brumalis which is classified as a white rot
fungus was used as a biocatalyst. Consequently α-terpineol
was synthesized from α-pinene by P. brumalis mycelium,
after three days. Moreover, another substrate, the acyclic
monoterpenoids geraniol was transformed into the cyclic
compound, p-menthane-3, 8-diol (PMD). The main metabolites,
i.e., α-terpineol and PMD, are known to be bioactive
monoterpene alcohol compounds. This study highlights the
potential of fungal biocatalysts for monoterpene transformation.
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