with O. latemarginatus gave the highest weight loss,
reaching almost 30%. A comparison with the other three
species revealed that the weight loss was about 1/3 of that
recorded for O. latemarginatus. This species also had
very high levels of cellulase and ligninase activities. It
can be concluded that among the four species tested, O.
latemarginatus is the most efficient fungus for degrading
kenaf biomass.