Phytase producing bacteria were isolated in media (phytase specific medium) with phytin as the only sources of phosphate, from soil and poultry faeces. Among the isolated strains, one identified as Bacillus sp. has high phytase activitity and is found to be a thermophilic bacteria. The enzyme produced by this bacteria was thermo stable.
Phytase, Citric Pulp, Thermostable enzyme
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