Carbon source management

The common theme in the development of optimum fermentation strategies is "environmental management". The examples described here cover a spectrum of fermentations including cell mass, enzyme and secondary metabolite production, yet it will become apparent that there is a common need for careful environmental management with particular emphasis on carbon source management throughout the fermentation. 

The glyoxylate cycle also occurs in bacteria. This point is far from surprising because many types of bacteria can live on very limited carbon sources. They have metabolic pathways that can produce all the biomolecules they need from quite simple molecules. The glyoxylate cycle is one example of how bacteria manage this feat. 

From an analysis of these fermentations, it is clear that the key to a successful fermentation is careful management of the carbon source this is achieved by continuous assessment of the... 

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