Biosurfactants are emerging molecules in the 21st century. However, their production intensification is still required for development of feasible bioprocesses. Therefore, this paper studies a new biosurfactant-producer, namely Geobacillus stearothermophilus DSM2313 during statistical optimization via response surface methodology. After analysis optimal pH = 7, glucose 50 g/L and NH4NO3 2 conce...

Terrestrial orchids (Orchidaceae) have become objects of concern to conservationists due to the plants' high sensitivity to changes in its environment (Rasmussen, 1995). Surface sterilization of mature seeds before germination eliminates barriers to germination; hypochlorites are most often used for this (Lindén, 1992). The barriers include an almost waterproof testa, and embryo integuments con...

The task of this article is to update, develop and introduce into scientific practice the method "mechanochemical recrystallization" in solid-phase systems with small additives liquid phase solvent precursors stabilize formed nanoparticles. essence shown using example mechanical activation S–AgNO3–NH4X system, where X = Cl, Br, I, addition dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), resulting mechanochemical sy...

BACKGROUND Polymalic acid (PMA) is a novel polyester polymer that has been broadly used in the medical and food industries. Its monomer, L-malic acid, is also a potential C4 platform chemical. However, little is known about the mechanism of PMA biosynthesis in the yeast-like fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans. In this study, the effects of different nitrogen concentration on cell growth and PMA bi...

Few studies have quantified the effects of different levels and forms of nitrogen (N) deposition on soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from temperate forest soils. A 5-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of multiple forms and levels of N additions on soil N2O emissions, by using the static closed chamber method at Xi Mountain Experimental Forest Station in northern Ch...

This research is aimed at assessing the total content and soluble forms of metals (zinc, lead and cadmium) and toxicity of soils subjected to strong human pressure associated with mining of zinc and lead ores. The research area lay in the neighbourhood of the Bolesław Mine and Metallurgical Plant in Bukowno (Poland). The study obtained total cadmium concentration between 0.29 and 51.91 mg, zinc...