CHARACTERIZATION OF RUBBER DEGRADING ISOLATES

Authors

  • M. D. Chengalroyen
  • E. R. Dabbs

Keywords:

latex, rubber, biodegradation, Streptomyces sp.

Abstract

Sixteen soil samples were screened for the presence of rubber degrading strains. Twenty-five strains displaying clear zone formation on latex agar plates were purified. Identification revealed that twenty three of these isolates were Streptomyces species, one Pseudonocardia species and one Methylibium species. The addition of carbon sources with the exception of tween 80 enhanced extracellular rubber biodegradation. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the isolates were able to colonize and penetrate vulcanized glove rubber.

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Published

2012-12-03

How to Cite

D. Chengalroyen, M., & R. Dabbs, E. (2012). CHARACTERIZATION OF RUBBER DEGRADING ISOLATES. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 2(3), 872–885. Retrieved from https://office2.jmbfs.org/index.php/JMBFS/article/view/7132

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2012): December - January

Section

Microbiology

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Copyright (c) 2012 M. D. Chengalroyen, E. R. Dabbs

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