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Production of microorganisms having ice nucleating activity

US5137815A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 1986
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/38
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the fermentation of microorganisms having a high level of ice nucleating activity is disclosed. The method includes the step of adding acid to the fermentation medium when the pH approaches about 6.7 and adding base when the pH approaches about 5.5.

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