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Halophilic n-alkane utilizing yeast from the Arabian gulf

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A facultative halophilic yeastTorulopsis candida (Saito) Lodder, isolated from the Arabian Gulf, was oua to grow on n-alkanes (C13–C19) at 37°C and pH 3–7 in media containing 1.4- 3M NaCl or 30–90% seawater. The influence of pH, temperature, growth factors, salt and pure n-alkanes on its growth were studied. Its amino acid profile and crude protein were compatible with those of commercial n-alkane yeast products.

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  1. Division of Food Resources, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait

    H. S. Pal, L. Khosrawi & C. Bond

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Pal, H.S., Khosrawi, L. & Bond, C. Halophilic n-alkane utilizing yeast from the Arabian gulf. Biotechnol Lett 1, 445–450 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01388424

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