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Isolation, Characterization and Molecular Identification of Bacteria Associated with Green and Brown Seaweeds

Somnath Saha, Sanath H. Kumar, Binaya Bhusan Nayak, Manjusha Lekshmi

Microbiology Research Journal International · pp. 60–71 · Published 30 Oct 2024

10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111499

Abstract

Aims: The co-existence of bacterial communities along with macroalgae in marine environment develops a mutualistic relationship resulting in functional advantages for both the groups. The present research studied the composition of epiphytic bacteria associated with green (Ulva spp.) and brown seaweeds (Sargassum spp. and Padina spp.) sampled off Maharashtra coast, India, and their physiological and bioactive properties. Study Design:  Green and brown seaweeds were collected from three locations along Maharashtra coast and analyzed for the associated bacteria. Place and Duration of Study: Seaweed samples analyzed in this study were from Kelwa, Manori and Ratnagiri along the Maharashtra coast. The analysis was performed during June to  September 2021. Methodology: Bacteria from freshly collected seaweed samples were homogenized in saline, 10-fold serially diluted and plated on Zobell marine agar. Distinct colonies were selected and identified by a series of biochemical tests, followed by partial 16SrRNA gene sequencing. The physiological characteristics of the isolated bacteria were studied by screening for temperature and salinity tolerance, production of protease, lipase, agarose, amylase and biosurfactants. Results: The total seaweed bacterial count ranged from 4.5 ×103 to 2.9 × 104 CFU/g. Seventy-seven bacteria were isolated, 44 (57.14%) and 33 (42.85%) isolates from green and brown seaweeds respectively. The 16SrRNA sequencing of 20 representative isolates revealed the dominance of Bacillus spp., followed by Vibrio spp. Growth at 0°C was exhibited by all bacteria except Bacillus tequilensis, Bacillus altitudinis, Oceanobacillus iheyensis and one isolate of Vibrio spp. A majority of the isolates grew at 45°C. Vibrio spp. exhibited protease, amylase, gelatinase, and agarase activities, whereas the biosurfactant activity was commonly associated with Bacillus spp. Conclusion: The results of this study illustrate the occurrence of seaweed-associated beneficial bacteria exhibiting bioactive properties with potential biomedical applications.

Seaweed bacteria diversity bioactivities Ulva sargassum Padina

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