The document discusses fed batch culture techniques in microbiology. It begins with an overview of batch culture where nutrients are added only once at the start of cell culture. Fed batch culture involves adding nutrients before and during cell culture to overcome issues like catabolic repression and substrate inhibition seen in batch culture. Catabolic repression occurs when catabolites prevent the formation of enzymes needed to break down alternative nutrients. The document uses E.coli grown on glucose and lactose to illustrate this phenomenon. Substrate inhibition happens when the substrate concentration exceeds the optimal level, inhibiting the reaction. Fed batch culture allows controlling nutrient levels to maximize cell growth and product yields. Its advantages over batch culture are highlighted.