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@article{169240,
        author = {Nataraja Basaiaha Thippeswamy and Bhagyashree Chippinakere Rudramuni and Ramalingappa Bellibatlu},
        title = {Comparative Study on Isolation and Characterization of Actinomycetes from Terrestrial and Marine Environments},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {552-557},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169240},
        abstract = {Actinomycetes are diversely present in both terrestrial and marine environment. Most of the actinomycetes are known to produce secondary metabolites, their production varies with the species level and the culture condition. This study is aimed to explore the diversity and bioactive potential of actinomycetes isolated from distinct environments, specifically marine and terrestrial samples collected from the Bellary’s mine and estuary sand in Mangaluru, India. The isolation process involved pre-treatment of samples followed by cultivation on selective media, resulting in the successful identification of nine actinomycete strains. Morphological characterization revealed variations in colony color and mycelial structure, while Gram staining confirmed their Gram-positive nature. Biochemical tests further elucidated their metabolic capabilities, indicating potential for antibiotic production. The results of this study not only contribute to the understanding of actinomycete diversity across different ecosystems but also emphasize their promising applications in developing novel antimicrobial agents, justifying further research into their biotechnological potential.},
        keywords = {Actinomycetes, Serial dilution, Morphological characterization, Mycelia, Gram’s staining, Biochemical Tests.},
        month = {November},
        }