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Production of extracellular phytase fromAspergillus ficuum on starch media

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Cultures grown on Hylon corn starch media produced the highest levels of phytase. Phospholipid extraction of Hylon starch did not change its effectiveness as a substrate. Cultures grown on phosphorylated dextrins from Hylon corn starch produced equivalent amounts of phytase.

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Gibson, D.M. Production of extracellular phytase fromAspergillus ficuum on starch media. Biotechnol Lett 9, 305–310 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01025793

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