Statistical media optimization studies for growth and PHB production by Ralstonia eutropha

• Published in: Process biochemistry (1991) Vol. 40; no. 6; pp. 2173 - 2182
• Main Authors: Khanna, Shilpi, Srivastava, Ashok K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2005
• Subjects: Batch cultivation; Central composite design; Plackett Burman; Polyhydroxybutyrate; Ralstonia eutropha; Plackett Burman; Batch cultivation; Ralstonia eutropha; Central composite design; Polyhydroxybutyrate

Poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) is a natural, biodegradable polymer, which is accumulated as an energy reserve material by a large number of bacteria when, nutrients such as nitrogen or phosphorous sources are available in limiting concentrations in the presence of excess carbon source. The major p...