ISSN:
0138-4988
Keywords:
Life Sciences
;
Life Sciences (general)
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Maximum production of single-;cell protein (SCP), biomass, chemicals or fuels from microorganisms demands the manipulation of environmental conditions. Consequently, single-;cell protein production was carried out using Candida sp. and pawpaw fruit pulp extract (substrate), under conditions of varying initial inoculum, different agitation rates, nitrogen sources, and heat treatments. The highest viable cell count of 8.00 ± 1.34 × 1010 colony forming units (cfu)/ml was obtained with substrate supplemented with ammonium sulphate and the least viable cell count of 7.10 ± 2.10 × 106 cfu/ml was observed using urea treated substrate. An optimum viable cell count occurred with an initial inoculum of 5.60 × 105 cfu/ml, conditions of non-sterilization and agitation at 200 r.p.m. Growth also peaked at 24, 48 and 72 h with varying treatments.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/abio.370120211
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