T. thermophilus LC113 co-utilizes glucose and xylose without carbon catabolite repression.
T. thermophilus LC113 has increased growth rate, biomass yield, and tolerance to high temperatures.
13C-MFA revealed flexible upper carbon metabolism and a rigid lower metabolism.
Supply of NADPH may be limiting the growth rate of T. thermophilus LC113.
Whole genome sequencing revealed duplication/multiplication of key genetic elements.