Table 7. The effect of inoculum size on the net growth and lipase production by P. aeruginosa NS2001 after 48 hours culture in minimal media pH 7.0 supplemented with ammonium sulfate (0.13% (w/v)) and fructose (2% (w/v)) as nitrogen and carbon sources, respectively. Growth conditions; 5 L fermenter with 4 L working volume, aeration 1.0 vvm, agitation 250 rpm, at 37°C).