ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
Keywords: xanthan; agricultural wastes; Xanthomonas campestris
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Four different acid-hydrolyzed wastes, from melon, watermelon, cucumber and tomato were compared for xanthan production. Growth of Xanthomonas campestris, xanthan biosynthesis, kinetics and chemical composition were investigated. Both growth and xanthan production were dependent on the acid hydrolysate concentrations and available nitrogen. Melon acid hydrolyzed waste was the best substrate for xanthan production. Exopolysaccharide obtained throughout this study was compared to commercial xanthan, showing a very similar chemical composition. Acid hydrolyzed wastes are proposed as a new carbon source for xanthan production.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.jim.2900582
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