TABLE 2.
Growth and fermentation characteristics between host and recombinant strains during xylulose fermentation
| Strain | Specific growth rate (h−1) | Specific xylulose consumption rate (g of xylose [g of cells h−1]) | Max ethanol concn (g of ethanol/liter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. cerevisiae 679C | 0.026 | 0.198 | 0 |
| S. cerevisiae 679[pYS31N] | 0.037 | 0.611 | 3.97 |
| S. cerevisiae 679[pYS32N] | 0.039 | 0.622 | 2.83 |