There was an increase in b-glucosidase activity when
sugarcane bagasse was supplemented with wheat bran, since
when sugarcane bagasse was used as the sole substrate, no
significant enzyme production was observed (Fig. 4). The
literature suggests that b-glucosidase induction requires
specific operational conditions and wheat bran, mainly due to
its mineral composition, favors the induction of b-glucosidase
in the fermentation medium [37]. The fungus T. reesei, one of
the most studied microorganisms for the production of
cellulases, produces a relatively low amount of b-glucosidase,
which is a disadvantage in terms of biomass saccharification
process [38]. Brijwani et al