Simultaneous Production of Biodegradable Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and Violacein Pigment from Himalayan Bacteria
Implementing Organization
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.
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)
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