CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKALI-TOLERANT BACTERIA FOR ALKALINE ENZYME PRODUCTION FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS

Authors

  • Jones BE Microbiology Department, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, NALCO Nagar, Chandrasekharpur, Odisha, India
  • Van Steenbergen R Microbiology Department, ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, NALCO Nagar, Chandrasekharpur, Odisha, India

Keywords:

alkaline enzymes, alkalitolerant, detergent industry, effluent water, Bacillus spp

Abstract

Effluent samples from detergent industries are known sources of facultative alkaliphilic bacteria, which have immense potential in producing alkaline enzymes. In this study, we aimed to isolate and characterize alkali-tolerant bacteria from the effluent of Oriclean Private Limited, Cuttack, Odisha, and screen for potent enzymes. A total of twelve alkalitolerant bacteria were isolated, all of which were Gram-positive, belonging to the genera Bacillus and Paenibacillus. These bacteria not only thrived in alkaline pH but also tolerated 5% NaCl, making them halo-alkali tolerant. The alkaline enzymes produced by these isolates, such as amylase and protease, have significant applications in various industries. Further research is necessary to optimize and characterize these alkaline enzymes under standard laboratory conditions

Published

2023-08-03

How to Cite

Jones, B., & Steenbergen, V. R. (2023). CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKALI-TOLERANT BACTERIA FOR ALKALINE ENZYME PRODUCTION FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS . International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Medical and Health Sciences (IJIRMHS), 10(2), 101–106. Retrieved from https://sadijournals.org/index.php/IJIRMHS/article/view/129

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): April-June

Section

Review Paper
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