ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Carotenoids
;
C/N ratio
;
lipid
;
Rhodotorula
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Production of carotenoid by Rhodotorula gracilis was highest at 26 mg/g dry weight with a carbon/nitrogen (C/N) ratio in the medium of 10:1. This was 15 times higher than when the C/N ratio was 160:1. With this high C/N ratio, the yeast produced up to 55% lipid compared only 20% lipid with the low C/N ratio. Both carotenoid and lipid production were non-growth associated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008917612616
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