Influence of medium composition, pH and temperature on the growth and viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus

• Published in: Biotechnology letters Vol. 18; no. 7; pp. 775 - 780
• Main Authors: TAILLANDIER, P, GILIS, F, PORTUGAL, F. R, LAFORCE, P, STREHAIANO, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer 01.07.1996; Springer Verlag
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Biotechnology; Chemical and Process Engineering; Chemical engineering; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Methods. Procedures. Technologies; Microbial engineering. Fermentation and microbial culture technology; Culture medium; Microorganism growth; Experimental design; Microorganism culture; Bacteria; Lactobacillaceae; Environmental factor; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Viability; Optimization; Glucose; Sodium; Nitrogen; Organic Acid; Organic Chemistry

The Lactobacillus acidophilus growth was investigated to find the optimal concentrations of 2 nitrogen sources (thought to be in excess) and 2 organic acids. A Plackett and Burman experimental design was used allowing identification of the more important factors with very few experiments. In the stu...