Solidstate fermentation and submerge fermentation

This document discusses solid state fermentation and provides details about the process. It describes that solid state fermentation involves fermentation using solids in the absence of free water, though some moisture is needed. Microorganisms like fungi grow on the surface of solid substrates to produce things like enzymes, organic acids, and flavors. Agriculture wastes are commonly used as substrates. Fungi like Trichoderma and Aspergillus species are widely used to produce hydrolytic enzymes. Tray fermenters and rotating drum reactors are two common types of bioreactors used in solid state fermentation.