Research Article

Enhancement of Surfactin and Fengycin Production by Bacillus mojavensis A21: Application for Diesel Biodegradation

Table 1

Effect of temperature on surfactin and fengycin coproduction by B. mojavensis A21.

Temperature (°C)203037

OD6006.687.077.57
Surfactin (mg/L)127.1491.9642.7
Fengycin (mg/L)186.1247.396.14

The strain was cultured in 25 ml of medium in 250 ml conical flasks maintained at different temperatures (20, 30, and 37°C) and 160 rpm for 72 h.