Table 1.
Growth parameters of L. coryniformis in MRS‐based media
| Conditions | OD 600 nm * | Maximum specific growth rate (μmax, h−1) | Lactic acid (g/L) | YLac/S (%, w/w)a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose (16 g/L) Uncontrolled pH | 4.5 ± 0.06 | 0.30 | 12.5 ± 0.10 | 97.63 |
| Glucose (16 g/L) pH 5 | 7.0 ± 0.50 | 0.36 | 15.7 ± 0.47 | 98.13 |
| Glucose (16 g/L) pH 6 | 6.4 ± 0.16 | 0.36 | 15.6 ± 1.85 | 97.50 |
| Glucose (20 g/L) pH 6 | 8.2 ± 0.04 | 0.38 | 19.7 ± 0.02 | 99.9 |
| Xylose (20 g/L) pH 6 | 0.5 ± 0.01 | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ |
| Arabinose (20 g/L) pH 6 | 0.4 ± 0.17 | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ |
| Glucose and Xylose (10 g/L each) pH 6 | 4.5 ± 0.18 | 0.29 | 10.5 ± 0.97 | 52.50 |
a
YLac/S (%, w/w) = (g lactic acid produced/g sugar consumed) x 100
Data based on three independent fermentation trials and are shown as mean ± SD