Article · Volume 14, Issue 2 · pp. 450–460
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.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Chitinase; Chitin; Enzyme
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