Production of L-lactic Acid by Rhizopus Species

Overview

Journal World J Microbiol Biotechnol

Publisher Springer

Specialties Biotechnology
Microbiology

Date 2014 Jan 15

PMID 24421092

Citations 3

Authors

C R Soccol

V I Stonoga

M Raimbault

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Abstract

Of 19 Rhizopus spp. only four produced L-lactic acid in shake-flask culture. Aerobically and in the presence of a neutralizing agent, Rhizopus oryzae NRRL 395 produced the highest concentration of L-lactic acid (65 g/l) but with O2-limited growth ethanol was produced instead.

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