title: Utilization of n-alkanes by Pullularia pullulans.
abstract: Pullularia pullulans was tested for its ability to utilize a series of n-alkanes for growth. It utilized hydrocarbons containing higher C-numbers (13, 14, 16, and 18) to a greater degree than those containing lower numbers; in addition, an induction phenomenon was noted. Gas-liquid and thin-layer chromatography of ether extracts of the growth media revealed that oleic and palmitic acids were formed from tridecane, tetradecane, hexadecane, and octadecane.
mesh_terms: D000473:Alkanes / Q000378:metabolism*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000032:analysis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer
chemical_list: D000473:Alkanes