Chitinase Producing Bacterial Dynamics among Different Chitin Exposed Sampling Sites
Anandaraj Balaiya2, Mekala Thiagarajan1
- 1Department of Microbiology, Idhaya College for Women, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
- 2Department of Microbiology, MR Government Arts College, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
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Dr. Anandaraj Balaiya Department of Microbiology, MR Government Arts College, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Received: 28-01-2025; Revised: 09-04-2025; Accepted: 16-06-2025.
Volume 14, Issue 2 · pp. 450–460 · PUBLISHED May-Aug 2025 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.20251426
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Background: Chitinase-producing bacteria help manage chitinous waste and act as biocontrol agents. Materials and Methods: Soil samples from seven chitin-exposed sites were screened; potent isolates evaluated for chitinolytic activity and temperature tolerance. Results: Several isolates (Citrobacter sp., Bacillus sp.) showed strong chitinase activity with optimal activity across temperature ranges. Conclusion: Chitin-exposed soils are promising sources of chitinase producers for biocontrol.
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Balaiya, A., & Thiagarajan, M. (2025). Chitinase Producing Bacterial Dynamics among Different Chitin Exposed Sampling Sites. Asian Journal of Biological and Life sciences, 14(2), 450–460. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.20251426