Fig. 3

Time-course changes in the saccharification ratio of a β-glucan and b xylan in StmSS and StmMS with various amounts of Meicelase (n = 3 except for 72 h; n = 6 for 72 h). Closed and open symbols the mean saccharification ratios of StmSS and StmMS, respectively. Triangles, squares, and diamonds represent the amount of added Meicelase: 20, 5, and 2 FPU/g substrate, respectively. Error bars standard deviations. The significance of difference in saccharification ratios of β-glucan and xylan among the substrates and the amounts of Meicelase at the same saccharification time were examined using the Tukey–Kramer test except for xylan at 72 and 96 h. The significance of differences in saccharification ratios of xylan among the substrates and the amounts of Meicelase at 72 and 96 h were examined using the Games–Howell test. Symbols with different letters indicate significant differences among substrates and amounts of Meicelase at the same saccharification time (P < 0.05)