Entrapment matrix Solubilization efficiency (%) Specific solubilization rate (mg/g/d) Without (Free biomass) 84.7 399.0 Alginate 73.4 190.5 Polyacrylamide 66.1 179.0

Table 2: The Solubilization efficiency and specific solubilization rate of DCP recorded by free and immobilized biomass of isolated fungus.