Volume 1, Issue 2 (2010) | Current Research in Microbiology

Condoms-As Sources of Extracellular Enzyme Producing Microbes

Madhusmita Mishra — 2011-05-31

Current Research in Microbiology, Published online: 31 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajmsp.2010.14.22

Problem statement: Condoms are widely used birth control measures which are made of natural latex or synthetic materials like polyurethane or polyisoprene as matrix with lubricants added to make them ...

Microbial Consortia from Taptapani Hot Water Springs for Mining Effluent Treatment

Poonam Nasipuri — 2011-05-31

Current Research in Microbiology, Published online: 31 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajmsp.2010.23.29

Problem statement: Soluble sulfate load in effluent is a crucial problem from mining industries. The study involved isolation of efficient Sulfate Reducing Bacterial (SRB) consortium from hot water sp...

Isolation of Amylolytic Bacteria from Viscera of Labeo rohita (Ham.) and Optimization of Alpha Amylase Extraction

Debabrat Baishya — 2011-05-31

Current Research in Microbiology, Published online: 31 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajmsp.2010.30.35

Problem statement: Fish is largely consumed in the north-eastern part of India resulting in the generation of huge amount of fish viscera in the market places. These waste generated is not properly ma...

Leaf Surface Bacterial Colonization in Response to Brevicoryne brassicae (L.) Infestation of Brassica chinensis L.

Shaon Raychaudhuri — 2011-05-31

Current Research in Microbiology, Published online: 31 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajmsp.2010.36.41

Problem statement: Epiphytic population is an intrinsic part of the leaf surface. The effect of stress like insect infestation is not well understood. The aim of the study was to determine possible ...