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A system is described for the isolation of bacteria (Clostridium acetobutylicum) from broad beans, potatoes or maize. The isolates were tested in molasses medium and solvent yields up to 18–20 g/litre of butanol plus acetone were obtained.
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Calam, C.T. Isolation of Clostridium acetobutylicum strains producing butanol and acetone. Biotechnol Lett 2, 111–116 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00142035
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