Single-cell protein from methanol with Enterobacter aerogenes

Journal Article · Fri Feb 20 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260290310· OSTI ID:6859509

Gnan, S O; Abodreheba, A O

An identified Enterobacter aerogenes utilizing methanol as a sole carbon source was studied for the optimization of biomass production and the reduction of its nucleic acid content. Results indicated that the highest yield and conversion were obtained at 0.5% methanol. The addition of seawater as a source of trace elements has an adverse effect. However, the addition of urea as source of nitrogen enhanced the growth of E. aerogenes. Heat shock at 60 degrees C for one minute followed by incubation at 50 degrees C for 2 hours caused 72.6% reduction in the nucleic acid. 12 references.

• Research Organization: Univ. of El-Fateh, Tripoli, Libya
• OSTI ID: 6859509
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 29:3, Issue 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
09 BIOMASS FUELS
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BACTERIA
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GROWTH
METHANOL
NITROGEN
NUCLEIC ACIDS
OPTIMIZATION
PRODUCTION
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MICROORGANISMS
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