ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Pure and mixed cultures of Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces sp. were tested for the production of ethanol using sucrose as the carbon source. Both strains, isolated from spontaneously fermenting sugar-cane juice, are flocculent and alcohol-tolerant. The best results were obtained using a mixed culture, with a yield of 0.5 g ethanol/g sugar consumed and a volumetric productivity of 1.5 g ethanol l-1 h-1. No levan was produced even if a sucrose-based medium was used.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002530050732
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