CHARACTERIZATION OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM PADDY FIELD SOIL
Dr. Snehal Agnihotri, Dnyaneshwar Pawar*, Uma Borade and Dr. Suchitra Godbole
ABSTRACT
In this study soil samples collected from paddy fields of Lonavala.
Were screened for bacteria having electricity producing ability.
Electron transfer from electrodes to cells has many rewards over
indirect electrical stimulation of microbial metabolism through
electron shuttles or hydrogen production. From which two isolates
(D1&D2) were selected for electricity production. These isolates were
identified by morphological and biochemical studies. The identified
isolates were Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Klebsiella ozaenae. These
two culture were separately grow on two different media i.e. nutrient
medium and Succinate medium and their electricity producing
potential were studied in MFC. Pseudomonas fluorescens showed
more electricity generation in nutrient medium.
Keywords: Nutrient medium, MFC, bioelectrical production.
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