ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The microbial production of α-amylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was investigated. The microorganism was grown using media containing glucose or maltose at 37°C and under aerobic conditions in a 16-L fermentor. The α-amylase synthesis from maltose was not found to be inducible but was found to be subject to catabolite repression. The maltose uptake rate was observed to be the rate-limiting step compared to the conversion rate of maltose to glucose by intracellular α-glucosidase. The α-amylase activity achieved with maltose as a substrate was higher than that achieved with glucose. A slower growth rate and a higher cell density were obtained with maltose. The enzyme production pattern depended upon the nutrient composition of the medium.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260310412
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