Research Article

Improved Mannanase Production from Penicillium occitanis by Fed-Batch Fermentation Using Acacia Seeds

Table 3

Comparison of the mannanase production of P. occitanis on acacia seeds and coconut meal.

FermentationMaximum mannanase activity (U/mL)Productivity (U/l/h)

Acacia seeds powder based medium
 Batch41.1 ± 2.0571.1 ±30.5
 Fed-batch76.1 ± 3.1 649.5 ± 53.6

Coconut meal based medium
 Batch14.1 ± 0.8175.2 ±8.7
 Fed-batch25.2 ± 1.1178.5 ± 12.2