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Mayur Morbia1 , Archana Pandey1, Priti Mahla1 and Surendra Gohil2
1Microbiology Department, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
2Microbiology Department, Vitely Corp LLP, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Article Number: 9218 | © The Author(s). 2024
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2024;18(3):1610-1619. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.18.3.10
Received: 31 December 2023 | Accepted: 15 June 2024 | Published online: 22 July 2024
Issue online: September 2024
Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the soil of the Gujarat, Kachchh region to identify amylase-producing bacteria and characterize them using molecular methods. The unique ecological characteristics of the Kachchh region may facilitate the isolation of these bacteria. Samples were collected from multiple locations within the Kachchh District, including Gandhidham, Rapar, Bhuj, Nakhatrana, Mandvi, and Mundra Talukas. These samples were then screened to isolate amylase-producing bacteria. A total of 27 different types of colonies were identified, out of which 16 exhibited amylase production (M1-M16). Out of 27 colonies identified, 16 showed amylase production. Strains M2, M7, and M13 exhibited high amylase activity, with M2 showing a consistent increase over 72 hours, making it a strong candidate for amylase production. Further identification of M2 stain identified M2 as a Gram-positive, spore-forming, capsulated, and motile bacillus, specifically Bacillus licheniformis. This was confirmed through DNA sequencing and analysis in the NCBI database, which showed a 99.15% similarity with Bacillus licheniformis. The study concludes that Soil in Kachchh is rich with microorganisms that produce amylase, an enzyme with diverse industrial applications. These organisms are valuable for sectors like food, textiles, paper, detergents, pharmaceuticals, and biofuel production.

Keywords

α-amylase, Bacillus licheniformis, Amylase Production

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