FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2008, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (12): 400-404.

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Optimization of Fermentation Production Conditions of Protease by Bacillus subtilis with Response Surface Methodology

 ZHANG  Zhi, ZHU  Hong-Liang, NIU  Hong-Yu, LUO  Huan-Hua   

  1. College of Forestry,Northeast Forestry University,Harbin 150040,China
  • Online:2008-12-15 Published:2011-12-08

Abstract: On the basis of single-factor test,response surface methodology was used to analyze the main factors affecting fermentation production of protease by Bacillus subtilis. Results showed that the optimal fermentation conditions are as follows:40 ℃,pH 8.04 and inoculation amount 8.3%,Under these conditions,the produced protease activity is up to 247.8 U/ml after fermentation for 56 hours. The protease activity is higher 8.54% than the highest one obtained in the single-factor test,which is only 228.3 U/ml.

Key words: Bacillus subtilis, protease, response surface methodology