Stimulation of Carotenogenesis in Blakeslea trispora by Essential Citrus Oils

DURING the course of experiments on the replacement of β-ionone in the fermentative production of β-carotene by mated cultures of Blakeslea trispora , N.R.R.L. 9216(+) and N.R.R.L. 9159(−), we found that various essential citrus oils considerably enhanced production of carotene 1 . It was uncertain...

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Published in:Nature (London) 1963-06, Vol.198 (4887), p.1305-1306
Main Authors: CIEGLER, ALEX, NELSON, GEORGE E. N, HALL, HARLOW H
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Language:English
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Summary:DURING the course of experiments on the replacement of β-ionone in the fermentative production of β-carotene by mated cultures of Blakeslea trispora , N.R.R.L. 9216(+) and N.R.R.L. 9159(−), we found that various essential citrus oils considerably enhanced production of carotene 1 . It was uncertain whether the moulds were utilizing preformed carotenes present in citrus oils as an enhancing factor or whether some other fractions were being used to accelerate the synthesis.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/1981305a0