The Effect of Immobilization on the Course of Biotransformation Reactions by Plant Cells

The influence of different immobilization methods on the biotransformation of verbenol bySolanum aviculare plant cells has been studied. The biotransformation course was compared using free and immobilized cells. Immobilization techniques used included entrapment in alginate, pectate and carrageenane gels, in polyurethane foam, and on the surface of polyphenylenoxide.