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Production of α-amylase by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in batch and continuous culture using a defined synthetic medium

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Using a totally defined synthetic medium the effect of lactose and nitrogen on cell physiology and α-amylase production by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B155 were investigated. Results showed cell growth and α-amylase production patterns to be similar regardless of the limiting nutrient and suggested stationary phase gene control of α-amylase production as opposed to a direct response to nutrient limitation.

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    P. Hillier, D. A. J. Wase & A. N. Emery

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Hillier, P., Wase, D.A.J. & Emery, A.N. Production of α-amylase by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in batch and continuous culture using a defined synthetic medium. Biotechnol Lett 18, 795–800 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00127891

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