Phosphate solubilizing bacteria around Indian peninsula

Abstract

The occurrence and physiological characteristics of marine phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) around the Indian peninsula were studied. A higher percentage of phosphate solubilizing bacteria was seen in the islands and coastal areas as compared to the offshore and sandy beaches. Most of the PSB belonged to <i>Bacillus </i>spp. Additions of nutrients (glucose, yeast extract) enhanced their growth rate and phosphatase activity of the bacteria. Variations in temperature had a negligible effect on enzyme activity. Their ability to survive on carriers

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