Variable Abbrev Units Definition and meaning
Ethanol yield EthY g/g (grams produced per gram of glucose consumed). Rate of ethanol production per unit of glucose consumed, a measure of fermentative performance.
Respiratory quotient RQ Adimensional Ratio between the CO2 produced and O2 consumed. The larger the fermentative capacity, the higher RQ.
Glycerol1 production Gly (g/gDW h) grams produced, per gram of biomass, per hour. Rate of glycerol production, a by-product of alcohol fermentation.
Growth rate DW Dry weight growth rate Rate of increase in dry-weight, measured for 24 hours