Natural products derived from microorganisms serve as a vital resource of valuable
pharmaceuticals and therapeutic agents. Streptomyces is the most ubiquitous bacterial …

Marine actinobacteriology is one of the major emerging areas of research in tropics. Marine
actinobacteria are the most economically as well as biotechnologically valuable …

Agricultural areas of land are deteriorating every day owing to population increase, rapid
urbanization, and industrialization. To feed today's huge populations, increased crop …

Actinobacteria are found spread widely in nature and particular attention is given to their role
in the production of various bioactive secondary metabolites. Tests on soil samples show …

Alkaliphiles are interesting groups of extremophilic organisms that thrive at pH of 9.0 and
above. Many of their products, in particular enzymes, have found widespread applications in …

Abstract α-Amylase is an endo-enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into shorter
oligosaccharides. α-Amylase plays a crucial role in various industries. Manipulated α …

Starch is used as a raw material in many processed foods and in industrialized products for
non-food purposes. However, in their native form or after gelatinization, starches do not …

Beneficial rhizobacteria are important determinants of plant health and productivity. They
influence nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, disease resistance, biodiversity etc. We have …

Biofilm formation is a major issue in healthcare settings as 75% of nosocomial infection
arises due to biofilm residing bacteria. Exopolysaccharides (EPS), a key component of the …

An aerobic bacterial strain P11-2 with high amylolytic activity was isolated from soil sample
collected from wheat field of Jiyuan, China. The strain was identified as Bacillus …