PRODUCTION OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FROM SOIL MICROORGANISMS
AbstractThe present investigation aimed to design a biodegradable plastic from soil microorganisms that produce PHB (Polyhydroxy-butarate). The microorganism was isolated using a specifically designed medium as per the requirement and identified the organism by Sudan black and gram staining methods. Their biochemical identification was done by the Indole test. Then extraction of PHB was done through the centrifugation method where a pellet was used to make biodegradable plastic. Four different types of microorganisms were isolated, from which pseudomonas species were selected and produced in large quantities for the production of PHB, which is produced by bacteria under stressed conditions. The indole test was positive, the gram nature of the bacteria is negative and the shape is rod. The formation of plastic film was successfully done. The results obtained in this research work confirm that biodegradable plastic can be obtained from agricultural microorganisms also. Thus, the plastic film is easily degraded within a short period.
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IJPSR
Raja Kumar Parabathina *, Vishal Lolge and Gayatri Aghadte
Institute of Biosciences and Technology, MGM University, Chh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
rajakumar.parabathina@gmail.com
27 June 2024
08 July 2024
19 July 2024
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(12).3611-16
01 December 2024
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