the effect of the initial N - source concentration on xanthan fed - batch fermentation was studied. The best concentration was about 4 gdddddddddddL-1. This result was compared with previous studies. The oxygen limitation and the stagnant zone might be the main reason for the decrease of the production rate in high cell concentration. By improving the oxygen supply capacity of the equipment
optimizing the N - source concentration and fed- batch control of glucose concentration
xanthan concentration achieved 40 gddddddddddL-1 in 55 hours.