Glycerol production from holocellulose by a mixed culture system of TViride and S cerevisiae Y-1347

ABSTRACT

Production of glycerol by S. cerevisiae y-1347 through the fermentation of holocellulose by T. viride was studied. The accumulation and the yield of glycerol was dependent on the holocellulose level, pH control, nitrogen source and its level. The addition of trace elements during the fermentation resulted in a decrease in production of glycerol