Improvement in cell yield of Methylobacterium sp. by reducing the inhibition of medium components for poly-β-hydroxybutyrate production

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 19, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 357-361

  Kim, Pil ^a   Kim, Jung Hoe ^a   Oh, Deok Kun ^b  

^a Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)   (South Korea)

^b Sejong University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

High density cell fermentation; Methylobacterium sp.; Mineral; Phosphate; Poly hydroxybutyrate

Indexed keywords

METHYLOBACTERIUM; METHYLOBACTERIUM SP.;

EID: 0038382986     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1023969629568     Document Type: Article

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