Table 1 Effects of initial pH value on biomass and flavonoid production in cell suspension culture of F. deltoidea var. kunstleri. Values are represented as the mean ± standard error (n = 3). na = data not available.
Initial pH Value | Dry Weight (g/25 mL of Media) | Flavonoid Content (mg/g DW) |
|---|---|---|
3.0 | na | na |
5.0 | 0.23 ± 0.03a | 2.50 ± 0.22b |
5.75 (Control) | 0.28 ± 0.04a | 3.30 ± 0.27a |
7.0 | 0.18 ± 0.03a | 2.75 ± 0.23ab |
9.0 | na | na |
