Oxygen is crucial for lovastatin biosynthesis by Aspergillus terreus.
In macroscopic pellets insufficient amount of oxygen is transferred to the cells.
Due to talc microparticles microscopic pellets are formed in the bioreactor.
Optimum talc concentration for lovastatin formation in the batch bioreactor exists.
Microparticles enhance lovastatin formation the most in the fed-batch bioreactor.