Table 1 Quantitative comparison of growth yields and specific growth rates for some methanogens
From: Flux measurements and maintenance energy for carbon dioxide utilization by Methanococcus maripaludis
Organism | Substrate | Yield, YCH4 (gDCW/molCH4) | Specific growth rate, µ(/h) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M. thermoautotrophicum | H2, CO2 | 1.6–3 | 0.690 | [16] |
M. bryantii | H2, CO2, organic supplements | 2.4 | 0.031 | [32] |
M. str AZ | H2, CO2 | 2.32 | 0.110 | [33] |
M. barkeri | H2, CO2 | 8.7 | 0.058 | [18] |
M. formicicum | H2, CO2, organic supplements | 3.5 | 0.060 | [34] |
M. maripaludis | H2, CO2 | 3.54 | 0.346 | This study |