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b-poly(L-malic acid) (PMLA) is a highly water-soluble biopolymer used in medicine and other industries. PMLA is usually biosynthesized by Aureobasidium pullulans, but in low concentrations, which has restricted its further large-scale production. Here effects of surfactants on PMLA production were investigated. Of various surfactants examined, the addition of Tween 80 at the start of cell growth increased mycelial growth, PMLA production, PMLA productivity and the ratio of PMLA to cell biomass concentration (Y p/x) of A. pullulans. Transmission electron microscopy and flow cytometry showed that cell membrane permeability was increased, improving the secretion of PMLA and uptake of nutrients and oxygen. Proteomic analysis showed that key pathways of PMLA synthesis, along with cellular energy metabolism, were enhanced. Moreover, glutathione (GSH) synthesis and anti-oxidation capacity were also improved. These results indicated that the addition of Tween 80 is an efficient approach for improving the production of PMLA.

Zoysia (Zoysia japonica Steud.) is a warm-season turf grass, which possess seed coat-imposed dormancy that hampers germination. The objective of the present study was to determine the most effective methods in breaking the seed dormancy of zoysia. This experiment was used to find the right concentration and treatment time. KOH, NaOH, C3H6O, and H2SO4solutions are the four kinds of chemical agents used which were evaluated and sixty four treatments were conducted. The results indicated that all chemical agents investigated can successfully remove glumes and promote seed germination of zoysia under certain concentrations and treatment times. The best method for seed dormancy breaking in zoysia was 20% KOH solution for 30 min.

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