Research Article

16S rRNA-Based Identification of a Glucan-Hyperproducing Weissella confusa

Table 2

Comparison of Weissella confusa with L. mesenteroides NRRL B-512F, L. mesenteroides NRRL B-640 and Pediococcus pentosaceus behavior in flask culture.

Fermentation parametersWeissella confusaL. mesenteroides NRRL B-512FL. mesenteroides NRRL B-640Pediococcus pentosaceus (SPA)

Duration (h)1212 [16]14 [17]16 [18]
Maximum enzyme activity (U/mL)6.14.14.8 [17]3.4 [5]
pH range for maximum enzyme production5.2–5.66.0–6.5 [16]4.4–5.9 [17]4-5 [18]
Temperature (°C)25°C23°C [16]25°C [17]25°C [18]
Cell density ( )5.45.85.08.1
Glucan concentration (mg/mL)346.9 [19]7.0 [20]10.2 [5]