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research-articleAsian Journal of Biological and Life SciencesVol. 14 | Issue 2 | 2014 | pp. 450–460Open access
Chitinase Producing Bacterial Dynamics among Different Chitin Exposed Sampling Sites
- 2,
- 1
- 1 Department of Microbiology, Idhaya College for Women, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Microbiology, MR Government Arts College, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Published in Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
Correspondence: Dr. Anandaraj Balaiya Department of Microbiology, MR Government Arts College, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Email: anandrobin10@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2014 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2014
- Received:
- Jan 28, 2025
- Accepted:
- Jun 16, 2025
How to cite
Balaiya, A., & Thiagarajan, M. (2014). Chitinase Producing Bacterial Dynamics among Different Chitin Exposed Sampling Sites. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 14(2), 450–460. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.20251426
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.
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| Title | Chitinase Producing Bacterial Dynamics among Different Chitin Exposed Sampling Sites |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anandaraj Balaiya; Mekala Thiagarajan |
| Affiliations | Department of Microbiology, Idhaya College for Women, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.; Department of Microbiology, MR Government Arts College, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | anandrobin10@gmail.com |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 14, Issue 2 (2014) |
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