Table 1.
Effect of various carbon sources on cell dry weight (CDW), Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) content and PHB production.
| Carbon Sources | CDW (g/L) | PHB Content (%) | PHB Produciton (g/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 2.73 ±0.03 | 17.49 ±0.18 | 0.35 ±0.03 |
| Fructose | 2.78 ±0.03 | 17.92 ±2.11 | 0.52 ±0.05 |
| Sucrose | 0.76 ±0.01 | *ND. | *ND. |
| Molasses | 0.69 ±0.01 | 2.39 ±0.23 | 0.02 ±0.01 |
| Starch | 0.54 ±0.05 | *ND. | *ND. |
| Acetic acid | 5.04 ±0.05 | 4.99 ±0.67 | 0.25 ±0.04 |
| Mannitol | 3.06 ±0.03 | 10.77 ±1.12 | 0.33 ±0.02 |
| Glycerol | 3.69 ±0.04 | 15.68 ±1.73 | 0.58 ±0.05 |
*
ND.: Not detected.