title: Production of D-mannitol by conidia of Aspergillus candidus.
abstract: Conidia of Aspergillus candidus converted glucose and other sugars to mannitol. Low pH (ca. 3.0) apparently favored the percentage yield but decreased the fermentation rate.
mesh_terms: D001230:Aspergillus / Q000378:metabolism*; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D003470:Culture Media; D005285:Fermentation; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008353:Mannitol / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D013170:Spores / Q000378:metabolism*; D013172:Spores, Fungal / Q000378:metabolism; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D008353:Mannitol; D005947:Glucose