Table 3.
Effect of sucrose on DCW and CoQ10 production by PK38 with batch culture.
| Sucrose (g/L) | DCW (g/L) | CoQ10 concentration (mg/L) | Specific CoQ10 content (mg/g DCW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4.11 + 0.065d | 9.55 + 0.196d | 2.325 + 0.037a |
| 20 | 5.28 + 0.157b | 12.27 + 0.110b | 2.322 + 0.029a |
| 30 | 6.40 + 0.161a | 14.88 + 0.172a | 2.326 + 0.069a |
| 40 | 4.90 + 0.181c | 11.40 + 0.284c | 2.324 + 0.101a |
| 50 | 4.12 + 0.148d | 9.56 + 0.056d | 2.320 + 0.019a |
Data are shown as mean ± SD (n = 3). Means with the same letter are not significantly different as indicated by Duncan's multiple range test (P < 0.05).