ISSN:
1572-9699
Keywords:
lactic acid bacteria
;
physiology
;
salt tolerance
;
soy sauce
;
retention culturing
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The homofermentative lactic acid bacterium Tetragenococcus halophila showed mixed acid fermentation at low growth-rates under glucose limiting conditions and in the presence of 10% NaCl. Maximum growth yields in fermentors with cell retention were not affected by pH, but maintenance requirement was at pH 5.2 four times higher than at pH 7.0. Despite the high salt-concentration of the medium, maintenance requirements were low compared to other lactic acid bacteria. The possible causes of the observed differences in maintenance requirements are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1000437808958
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