Research Article

Multiresponse Optimization of Inoculum Conditions for the Production of Amylases and Proteases by Aspergillus awamori in Solid-State Fermentation of Babassu Cake

Table 1

CCRD matrix for optimization of inoculum conditions of A. awamori IOC-3914 for amylases and proteases production by SSF.

RunFactor levels
Inoculum age (h)Initial C/N ratioInoculum concentration (mgbiomass g−1 cake)

116.07.63.5
216.07.68.2
316.021.23.5
416.021.28.2
530.07.63.5
630.07.68.2
730.021.23.5
830.021.28.2
911.214.45.8
1034.814.45.8
1123.03.05.8
1223.025.85.8
1323.014.41.9
1423.014.49.7
15–18 (PC)23.014.45.8