Table 1.
Factors | Symbols | Actual levels of coded factors | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
−1 (Low) | 0 (Middle) | +1 (High) | ||
Time of incubation (days) | A | 11 | 12 | 13 |
pH | B | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Temperature (°C) | C | 25 | 30 | 35 |
Conc of starch (% w/v) | D | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
Conc of tryptone (% w/v) | E | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 |