Erratum to: Appl Microbiol Biotechnol

DOI 10.1007/s00253-011-3686-4

In the original publication, Figures 1–3 and it's corresponding legends contains error. The correct version is given below:

Figures 1, 2 and 3.

Fig. 1
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The Caulobacterial pathway for xylose utilization

Fig. 2
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Bacterial isomerase pathways for xylose and arabinose

Fig. 3
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The fungal reductive pathway for xylose and arabinose utilization