ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Culture conditions for the fermentative production of β-poly(l-malate) (PMLA) by microplasmodia of Physarum polycephalum were investigated and optimized. Optimal production was achieved in the presence of CaCO3. For 1.5% (w/v) d-glucose, 1% bactotryptone and 1% CaCO3, a maximum of 1.7 g PMLA/l was secreted in 3 days. For 4.5% glucose and otherwise the same conditions, 2.7 g PMLA/l was produced in 6 days. The contribution of carbonate was inhibited by avidin. PMLA and biomass production were not strictly coupled: PMLA was also synthesized at the beginning of the stationary phase. At pH 5.5 PMLA production was twice that at pH 4.0, while biomass was not changed. Optimal temperatures were 24–28 °C.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002530051445
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