Optimization of Bifidobacterium longum growth by use of calcium carbonate-alginate beads

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 19, Issue 7, 2003, Pages 727-731

  Song, Su Han ^a   Kim, Teak Bum ^a   Oh, Hoon Il ^a   Oh, Deok Kun ^a  

^a Sejong University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Ammonium; Bifidobacterium longum; Calcium; Immobilized beads; pH control; Sodium

Indexed keywords

BIFIDOBACTERIUM; BIFIDOBACTERIUM LONGUM;

EID: 0041411169     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1025168406056     Document Type: Article

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