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Lipid formation and γ-linolenic acid production by Mucor circinelloides and Rhizopus sp., grown on vegetable oil

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The fungi strains were tested in Bioscreen automated system to select the best nutritional source. Following, shaking submserse cultures were studied in media containing sole carbon or nitrogen source. The growth of these strains improved in media containing vegetable oil, with high concentration of lipids. The high concentration of γ-linolenic acid was obtained with M. circinelloides in culture containing sesame oil.

Source: Brazilian Journal of Microbiology

DOI: 10.1590/s1517-83822009000200025

Authors: Sâmia M. Tauk-Tornisielo, Luciana S. Arasato, Alex F. de Almeida, José S. Govone, Eleni N. Malagutti

Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis

Subfield: Biochemistry

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190