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Six strains of Rhodopseudomonas capsulata were tested for their ability for anaerobic light-dependent hydrogen gas production from acetate in different incubation temperatures and light intensities.
Certain strains show a higher efficiency of acetate conversion to H2 at higher temperatures and higher light intensities, others on the other hand are insensitive or even show the opposite effect.
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Stevens, P., Vertonghen, C., De Vos, P. et al. The effect of temperature and light intensity on hydrogen gas production by different Rhodopseudomonas capsulata strains. Biotechnol Lett 6, 277–282 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00129054
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