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24 articles for “B. subtilis”
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Production and optimization of amylase enzyme using bacillus subtilis under solid state fermentation and its characterization
Abstract: This study employed solid state fermentation to maximize amylase production by Bacillus subtilis (OR578403). The research began by discovering and analyzing amylase-producing bacteria in soil samples followed with biochemical, molecular characterization. By using commercially available substrates like wheat bran, rice bran, and wheat rava were obtained from the local market and employed as solid substrates, which may influence amylase production and to be assessed. The identified organism was Bacillus subtilis, …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Bacillus subtilis (VBKT5) Isolated from Vermicompost
Abstract: Vermicompost is a rich source of nutrients and beneficial soil bacteria which can promote plant growth in various ways. Ten prevalent bacterial strains were isolated from the cow dung vermicompost and assessed for growth promotion of paddy. Bacterial suspensions (3X108 CFU/ml) were individually applied to the pots planted with paddy variety and vegetative growth parameters and yield were recorded. Among the bacterial treatments, better shoot length, root length and yield …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences Read article
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Comparative Study on the Compressive Strength of Bacterial Concrete using Spirulina and Bacillus Subtilis
Abstract: The bacterial concrete has remarkable advantages over ordinary concrete in self-repairing itself when cracked, and it proves to be an environmentally safe building material to be used. The objective of the present study is to investigate the feasibility of using Spirulina in bacterial concrete. A comparative study on the compressive strength of M30 grade of concrete using Spirulina and Bacillus Subtilis (B.Subtilis) were carried out. Volume of Spirulina and B.Subtilis …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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APPLICATION OF AGRO BASED RESUIDALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SURACTANT ON IOR USING MICROBES
Abstract: Utilization of surfactants for IOR is an accepted technique with high potential. However, technology application is frequently limited by cost. Biosurfactants (surface-active molecules produced by microorganisms) are commonly used in specialty markets such as food and textiles and have potential for IOR application. Currently, biosurfactants are not widely utilized in the petroleum industry due to high production costs associated with use of expensive substrates and inefficient product recovery methods. The …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Experimental Evaluation of Strength in Bacterial Concrete Mixtures
Abstract: The incorporation of bacteria into concrete, through the process of Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP), offers a promising approach to enhancing the mechanical properties and durability of concrete. This research explores the effect of bacterial addition on the compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and workability of concrete. Specifically, three bacterial strains—Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa—were used in varying concentrations (10⁴, 10⁵, and 10⁶ cells/ml) and incorporated …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Composites Based on Polylactide and Herbs with Anti-Bacterial Properties
Abstract: Poly (lactic acid) is a polymer with increased interest in manufacturing a containers for different kinds of food. But the food stored in those containers comes with certain amount of bacteria and/ or molds. This suggest that the food can have shorter shelf life. That why is needed a container in which the food can maintain for longer period. In this paper were studied the properties of composite materials based …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Production of n-Butanol from Biomass by Two Step Fermentation Process Using Staphylococcus Sciuri
Abstract: This study explores the sustainable production of n-butanol from wheat husk through a two-step bioconversion process. Wheat husk, an abundant agricultural residue, was first fermented into butyric acid using Bacillus subtilis. The resultant butyric acid was then converted into n-butanol using Staphylococcus sciuri. The process leverages biological fermentation to create value-added chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass, offering an eco-friendly alternative to petrochemical methods. Two steps fermentation process were carried to increase …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Production of Levan, A Potential Low Calorie Sweetener From Low Cost Substrates
Abstract: Levan is a biocompatible and bioactive bio-polymer with good rheological and medicinal properties. Due to its high cost, it is beyond reach of commons. The current study deals with levan production using regional low cost substrates as carbon source which will help to reduce its cost. 10 isolates were obtained from a novel source i.e. soil from jaggery preparation area, from which three levan producing isolates were selected and identified …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Taxonomic Assessment of Thermostable Amylase Producer from the Unkeshwar Hot Spring, Nanded
Abstract: Total 42 thermophiles were isolated from the Unkeshwar hot spring of Maharashtra, India. Of these 23 thermostable amylase producers were identified as Bacillus alvei APP1, Bacillus brevis APP2, Bacillus sterothermophilus APP3, Bacillus subtilis APP4, Bacillus farraginis APP5, Bacillus firmus APP6, Bacillus licheniformis APP7, Bacillus megaterium APP8, Lysinibacillus sphaericus APP10, Paenibacillus alvei APP11, Bacillus simplex APP12, Staphylococcus cohnii APP15, Streptococcus thermophilus APP16, Bacillus cereus APP18, Bacillus atrophaeus APP19, Bacillus lentus APP24, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–126 Read article
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Bioremediation Potential: Discovering Naphthalene-Degrading Microbes in Iraqi Contaminated Soil
Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, napthalene is an environmental contaminant with a slow rate of disintegration. Biological treatment by microbes present in contaminated places is the most important of the several approaches applied to remove it from the environment. At depths of 5 to 10 cm, soil samples were collected from areas polluted by oil near the Al-Dora and Sheikh Omar refineries. Nutrient agar was cultured with 0.1 ml of each …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Encapsulation of Karela Extract in Polymer Nanoparticles
Abstract: Karela (Momordica charantia) fruit extract possesses promising antibacterial properties. However, its direct application can be limited by factors like degradation and uncontrolled release. This study explores the encapsulation of Karela extract within biocompatible and biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles as a potential strategy to enhance its efficacy. The research investigates the development of nanoparticle systems using various polymers and their impact on the stability, controlled release, and antibacterial activity of the encapsulated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 864–867 Read article
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FTIR Spectrum Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Tribulus terrestris Leaves Extract
Abstract: The present study deals with the analysis of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum. Tribulus terrestris leaf extract has the carboxylic acid, alkane, aldehyde, unsaturated ketone, phenol, anhydride and halogen compound. These compounds are effective against bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli. The results from the present screening revealed that the strongest antibacterial activity was exhibited by the ethanol extract, and the least activity in the chloroform …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Rhamnolipid from Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Assessment of Biofilm Disruption Potential
Abstract: Biosurfactants are microbial metabolites bearing typical amphiphilic structure of a surfactant. This study is aimed at isolation and characterization of Rhamnolipid (RL) biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2488. Characterization of biosurfactant was assessed by oil displacement test, foaming test, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and antimicrobial activity for the same was evaluated against planktonic/sessile microbes including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. Keywords: Biosurfactant, rhamnolipid, biofilm, Pseudomonas aeruginosaCite this ArticleKaur …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Novel Chlorobenzenesulfonamide Analogues of Ibuprofen as Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Alzheimer Agents
Abstract: In this work, we have synthesized novel chlorobenzensulfonamide tertiary amide based analogues of Ibuprofen (Ibu) and investigated them for their anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-Alzheimer activities. In the first step, Ibu was converted to amide derivatives by incorporating different aromatic amines. These were further converted into sulfonamide analogues (Sul-Ibu, 1-9) by treating it with p-chlorobenzensulfonyl chloride. Sul-Ibu (1-9) were screened against S. aureus, B. subtilis, S. mutans, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–55 Read article
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Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Biological Evaluation of Novel Chlorobenzenesulfonamide Analogues of Ibuprofen as Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Alzheimer Agents
Abstract: In this work, we have synthesized novel chlorobenzensulfonamide tertiary amide based analogues of Ibuprofen (Ibu) and investigated them for their anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-Alzheimer activities. In the first step, Ibu was converted to amide derivatives by incorporating different aromatic amines. These were further converted into sulfonamide analogues (Sul-Ibu, 1-9) by treating it with p-chlorobenzensulfonyl chloride. Sul-Ibu (1-9) were screened against S. aureus, B. subtilis, S. mutans, E. coli, P. aeruginosa, …
Published in International Journal of AgroChemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–49 Read article
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Self Healing Material: An Introduction
Abstract: Self-healing materials have emerged as a transformative innovation for sustainable infrastructure and advanced applications such as wearable electronics and smart transportation systems. These materials possess the intrinsic ability to repair damage autonomously or with minimal external intervention, thereby extending service life and reducing maintenance costs. Inspired by biological systems, self-healing mechanisms are broadly classified into extrinsic approaches, such as microcapsule and vascular networks based healing, and intrinsic mechanisms involving reversible …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 604–611 Read article
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Computational Software Assisted Multiple Therapeutic Targets Oriented Screening of Some Natural Alkaloid Compounds
Abstract: The current efforts endeavor towards the computational exploration of some interestingpharmacological potentials of some natural alkaloids by using the Schrodinger Maestro 9.1software. The excellence in therapeutics was screened against five most imperative targets:Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-5 (anti-cancer), Cycloxygenase-2 (anti-inflammatory), Proteinkinase C (anti-cancer), Dipeptidyl peptidase (anti-diabetic), and Angiotensin-1-ConvertingEnzyme (anti-hypertensive). The alkaloids which were previously reported to possessantibiotic activities against Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Mycobacteriumsmegmatis and anti-photo-oxidative, have now perceived to be multi-dimensional …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Exploring the Bioactive Potential of Himalayan Lichens: Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Profiling of Xanthoparmelia tinctina and Pyxine subcinerea Extracts
Abstract: The symbiotic association that develops between cyanobacteria, algae, and fungi results in the composite organism known as lichens, which has traits similar to those of plants but differs in its separate parent organisms. Lichens can have a variety of morphological characteristics, including foliose structures that resemble flat leaves, crustose structures that resemble flake crystals, fruticose branches that have short, leafless branches, and leprose-powder-like appearances. Due to their therapeutic potential, lichens …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Phytochemical Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was screening for bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical properties from Cassia alata leaf extract. Methodology: The dried sample of Cassia alata leaf was powdered and extracted with ethanol using soxhlet apparatus. Antimicrobial activity of the leaf extract was checked against different clinical pathogens. Result and discussion: Thin layer chromatography (TLC) revealed the number of compounds present in the leaf extract. The results suggest that they …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Inhibition of Growth of Selected Bacterial Species Through the Use of Methanolic Maceratives of Black Soldier Fly Pre-Pupae
Abstract: The attempt is dealing with of analysis of effect of maceratives of prepupal stages of black soldier fly (BSF) (Hermetia illuncens L.) in methanol on the inhibition of the growth of selected bacterial species. The bacterial species used for the study include: Salmonella typhimurium (L.); Escherichia coli (L.); Pseudomonas aeruginosa (L.); Bacillus cereus (L); Bacillus subtilis (L); Streptococcus cremoris (L); Streptococcus faecalis (L); Staphylococcus aureus (L); Klebsiella pneumoniae (L); Salmonella …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–44 Read article