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. 1965 Jul;13(4):507–510. doi: 10.1128/am.13.4.507-510.1965

Carbon Dioxide Effects on Glucose Catabolism by Mixed Microbial Cultures1

Peter E Gaffney 1
PMCID: PMC1058288  PMID: 14339254

Abstract

Results have shown that, with mixed culture (sewage) inocula, the lag period in aerobic catabolism of glucose can be reduced by increased CO2 tension. Conversely, removal of CO2 from the air supply to the growth flasks and Warburg vessels may increase the lag period.

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