ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Rhodotorula gracilis
;
response surface methodology
;
microbial fat
;
oprimization
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
In this study, an attempt has been made to maximize the lipid production using response surface methodology (RMS). Levels of nitrogen, carbon, and inoculum were chosen as factors. The results indicated that inoculum level was very important in lipid production, followed by carbon and nitrogen levels. At higher levels of inoculum, the strain was found to be more tolerant to higher concentrations of sugar, and significantly increased lipid production was noticed. Through the fitted models of second order, as per RSM, carbon at 10.24%, nitrogen at 0.37 g/L, and inoculum at the 20% level resulted in maximum biosynthesis of lipids. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260400812
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