Enhanced Aspergillus ficuum phytase production in fed-batch and continuous fermentations in the presence of talcum microparticles

Hasan B. Coban, Ali Demirci, Irfan Turhan

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Abstract

This study aimed to enhance Aspergillus ficuum phytase production in fed-batch and continuous fermentations with addition of talcum microparticles. Phytase activity almost doubled in fed-batch and continuous fermentations by addition of 15 g/l of talcum compared to the control. Effect of talcum on fungal morphology was also shown that addition of talcum provided smaller fungal pellets and more homogenized fermentation broth compared to the control. Average fungal pellet radius decreased from 500 to 100 µm by addition of 15 g/l of talcum in the bioreactors. Also, 15 g/l talcum addition increased phytase productivity and optimum dilution rate in the continuous fermentations from 0.293 to 0.621 U/ml/h and from 0.09 to 0.1/h, respectively, compared to control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalBioprocess and biosystems engineering
Volume38
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering

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