After analysis of batch culture and identification of the ways for prolonga
tion of citric acid active synthesis by yeast, repeat-batch (RB) cultivatio
n was suggested. Yarrowia lipolytica strain RB cultivation was studied and
optimal conditions for cultivation selected. It was shown that when applyin
g RB cultivation, better results were obtained than for batch cultivation.
The activity of the culture remained stable after cultivation for more than
700 h. Comparative analysis of enzyme activities confirmed the regularity
of the effect described, as the activity of practically of all the enzymes
participating in ethanol oxidation and citric acid biosynthesis remained st
able over time during RE cultivation. Advantages of RB cultivation for the
production of citric acid by yeast are discussed.