Comparison of cellulose production of two different Gluconacetobacter xylinus strains using both glucose and galactose as carbon sources

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Abstract

We study the cellulose and biomass yields of two distinct Gluconacetobacter xylinus strains (ATCC 53524 and ATCC 700718) when both galactose and glucose is used as a carbon source. Results indicate that strain ATCC 700718 can effectively use galactose as a carbon source to produce cellulose, but little cellulose is produced when galactose serves as an exclusive carbon source in the strain ATCC 53524. The produced BC is analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Possible reasons for the inability of strain ATCC 53524 to utilize galactose are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2010, ASABE 2010
PublisherAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Pages5021-5027
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781617388354
StatePublished - Jan 1 2010

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2010, ASABE 2010
Volume6

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)

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