Fermentation Experiments
Experiments with C. paspali
C. paspali F240 Shake Flask
Liquid media in shake flask. Note synnemata or ball like mycelia.
Starting C. pasapli culture
Synnemata in bioreactor
Few days growth
Starter culture added to media in bioreactor. Note the "star shaped" synnemata.
Shake flask culture after a few days growth and ready to add to bioreactor
Day 9 fermentation
Stirring and air pumping
Submerged culture after 9 days of fermentation.
Note thick layer of foam due to anti-foam material not being added.
Stirring and air pump turned on. And away we go!
UV Light
Checking with UV light.
Note bright Blue-Green Flourescense.
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