Utilization of n-Alkanes by Pullularia pullulans |
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| Authors: | Emanuel Merdinger and Raidie P. Merdinger |
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| Abstract: | Pullularia pullulans was tested for its ability to utilize a series of n-alkanes for growth. It utilized hydrocarbons containing higher C-numbers (13, 14, 16, and 18) to a greater degree than those containing lower numbers; in addition, an induction phenomenon was noted. Gas-liquid and thin-layer chromatography of ether extracts of the growth media revealed that oleic and palmitic acids were formed from tridecane, tetradecane, hexadecane, and octadecane. |
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