Publication at Faculty of Science |
2011
Abstract
Turpentines of various monoterpene compositions were transformed by Picea abies cells. The product yields were monitored in relation to the initial turpentine concentration.
The major products were trans-verbenol, trans-pinocarveol, myrtenol, α -terpineol, and p-cymen-8-ol. The quantity of major products was evaluated for a substrate concentration of 0.86 g/L.
The concentration of trans-verbenol and trans-pinocarveol after twelve days of biotransformation was 768 and 388 mg/L, respectively. Picea abies suspension culture was able to convert concentrations of turpentine as high as 4.3 g/L.