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A novel raw-starch-digesting glucoamylase producer, Rhizopus sp. W-08, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Z-06 were used in a fed batch process for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of raw corn flour. Ethanol concentration of 21% (v/v) was obtained after 48 h. The conversion efficiency of raw corn flour to ethanol was 94.5% of the theoretical ethanol yield.
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Wang, LS., Ge, XY. & Zhang, WG. Improvement of ethanol yield from raw corn flour by Rhizopus sp.. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 23, 461–465 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-006-9247-9
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