Harnessing Mucor spp. for Xylanase Production: Statistical Optimization in Submerged Fermentation Using Agro-Industrial Wastes

Figure 4

Scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of calcium alginate beads with and without entrapped xylanase. (a)–(b) Micrographs of calcium alginate beads without enzyme, (c)–(e) micrographs of calcium alginate beads with immobilized xylanase from M. circinelloides, and (f)–(h) immobilized xylanase from M. hiemalis at magnification scales of 5000× and 10,000×, respectively.

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