Re-interpretation of the logistic equation for batch microbial growth in relation to Monod kinetics

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Kargi F.

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, vol.48, no.4, pp.398-401, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2008.02537.x
  • Journal Name: LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.398-401
  • Keywords: batch microbial growth, kinetic constants, logistic equation, Monod kinetics
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

To determine the underlying substrate utilization mechanism in the logistic equation for batch microbial growth by revealing the relationship between the logistic and Monod kinetics. Also, to determine the logistic rate constant in terms of Monod kinetic constants.