Table 5 The comparison of LA production of CS-film-coated SA-PVA immobilized L. pentosus cells (SA-PVA-CS) and normal SA-PVA immobilized L. pentosus cells (SA-PVA) at 5% level of significance
Cell type | LA yield, g/g fructose | LA production rate, g/(L × h) |
|---|---|---|
SA-PVA-CS | 0.967 ± 0.006 | 2.426 ± 0.018 |
SA-PVA | 0.942 ± 0.008 | 2.203 ± 0.025 |
Percentage of increment | 2.7% | 10.1% |
t statistic of increment | 4.33 | 12.54 |
Degree of freedom | 3 | 3 |
p value | 0.023^ | 0.001^ |