Simultaneous Production of Biodegradable Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and Violacein Pigment from Himalayan Bacteria

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Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)

Project Overview

Considering the importance of the bioplastics, CSIR-IHBT has identified a unique Himalayan bacterium isolate PCH194 capable of synthesizing PHAs up to 70% of its dry cell weight. In addition, the bacterium simultaneously produces pigment violacein that finds application in textile, cosmetics and pharma industries. Violacein has been attributed with antioxidant, antitumoural, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiprotozoal activities.

Benefits

CSIR-IHBT has developed a bioprocess for lab scale production and extraction of bioplastic and violacein pigment and aim to develop bioplastic blends for commodity applications in packaging, carry bags and coating applications.
The salient features of the process are: Niche specific novel Himalayan bacterium isolate, Produces bioplastic up to 70% of its dry cell weight, Uses simple sugars as source of carbon, Simultaneous production of bioplastic and valuable violacein pigment.

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www.ihbt.res.in

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Thrust Areas

Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Focus Area

Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production

Output

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Technology Development

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