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Figure 10. Variation in alpha amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis due to

varying concentration of Phosphate supplementation

Statistical Analysis

The obtained data were analyzed using ANOVA and Correlation.

Conclusion

Commercially most of the production of α – amylase is carried out in submerged

fermentation but solid – state fermentation can be looked as a potential tool for

its production, especially applying agro industrial residues as substrate. Based

on the Results of this investigation, it can be concluded that wheat bran has

higher efficiency in α-amylase production among the agroresidues using Bacillus

licheniformis.

Acknowledgements

The authors acknowledge Department of Microbiology and Fermentation

Technology, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences

(Deemed to be University) for providing facilities to conduct research work.

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