TABLE 1.
Extent of solubilization and fermentation products during growth on cellulose (Avicel) and switchgrass by Caldicellulosiruptor speciesa
| Species | Sampleb | Solubilization (%) | Acetate (mM) | Lactate (mM) | Sugar (mM) | Ethanol (mM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. bescii | Avi | 77.1 ± 2.0 | 7.3 ± 1.6 | 17.4 ± 4.9 | 5.8 ± 0.7 | 0.07 ± 0.01 |
| SWG | 40.3 ± 1.0 | 7.4 ± 0.2 | 0.2 ± 0.04 | 0.8 ± 0.1 | 0.17 ± 0.08 | |
| C. kronotskyensis | Avi | 71.7 ± 2.6 | 6.4 ± 1.1 | 11.8 ± 0.7 | 6.1 ± 1.8 | 0.05 ± 0.04 |
| SWG | 39.6 ± 1.1 | 6.8 ± 0.8 | 0.2 ± 0.02 | 0.8 ± 0.04 | 0.22 ± 0.05 | |
| C. saccharolyticus | Avi | 58.0 ± 1.2 | 11.3 ± 1.7 | 12.1 ± 0.5 | 1.0 ± 0.6 | 0.84 ± 0.07 |
| SWG | 23.5 ± 2.3 | 2.7 ± 0.1 | 0.05 ± 0.02 | 0.7 ± 0.07 | 0.13 ± 0.01 |
a
Data are means ± standard deviations (n = 3).
b
Avi, Avicel; SWG, switchgrass.