OXYGEN KINETIC AND METABOLIC PARAMETERS FOR THE YEAST TRIGONOPSIS-VARIABILIS

The metabolic and kinetic parameters of oxygen consumption by the yeas t Trigonopsis variabilis under conditions of induced and non-induced D -amino acid oxidase are described for the first time. These parameters can be calculated from the results of a single batch fermentation run ning at an oxygen-limiting condition. The values obtained for the para meters may be used as a basis for the calculation of the aeration and stirring requirements and optimal oxygen conditions for the growth of T. variabilis in batch, fed-batch or continuous fermentations.