title: The influence of various carbon and nitrogen sources on oil production by Fusarium oxysporum.
abstract: The oil-synthesizing capacity of Fusarium oxysporum, cultivated on basal nutrient medium, was evaluated using different carbon and nitrogen sources. In one of the media, molasses was also used as a principal carbon source. Media containing glucose and ammonium nitrate were found to be most efficient for oil production. Fatty acid profile of the fungal oil indicated the presence of a wide range of fatty acids ranging from C8 to C24. Fatty acid composition largely depends on the type of carbon and nitrogen sources.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mathur