Research Article

Production of Feruloyl Esterase from Aspergillus niger by Solid-State Fermentation on Different Carbon Sources

Table 2

Production of feruloyl esterase from A. niger cultured for 2–5 d on different carbon source.

Feruloyl esterase activity (mU/g)
Carbon source2 d3 d4 d5 d

Wheat bran3.13 ± 0.08*3.8 ± 0.123.51 ± 0.133.09 ± 0.09
Maize bran2.47 ± 0.112.77 ± 0.082.38 ± 0.131.99 ± 0.07
Sugarcane bagasse1.36 ± 0.071.47 ± 0.081.15 ± 0.100.97 ± 0.07

*means ± SD, .