Table 1 Comparison of diol production (2,3-butanediol and acetoin) in strains with and without deletion of pta
From: Microbial upgrading of acetate into 2,3-butanediol and acetoin by E. coli W
Strain | E. coli W Δ4 | E. coli W Δ2 |
|---|---|---|
Compared experiments | 1 AA ± 5 Ace | 1 AA ± 5 Ace |
Total diols [g l−1] | 0.62 ± 0.03 | 0.65 ± 0.01 |
Diols from medium [g l−1] | 0.37 ± 0.01 | 0.41 ± 0.01 |
Diols from acetate [g l−1] | 0.25 ± 0.04 | 0.23 ± 0.02 |
Y [g diols g−1 acetate] | 0.053 ± 0.009 | 0.045 ± 0.005 |