Studies on optimization of enhanced in a biomass production from marine Actinobacteria

The study aimed at optimizing the biomass production of Actinobacteria by submerged fermentation. Conventional factor at a time was used as an initial screening process, i.e., one factor was varied, while keeping all the others constant. Different factors like pH, temperature, carbon nutrient source and incubation period were selected for the optimization process. The optimum pH, temperature, incubation periods and nutrient content were recorded are respectively. Different carbon and nitrogen sources were screened for optimum biomass production. Glucose at a concentration of 1.5% w/v and yeast extract at a concentration of 0.25% w/v was found to be the most effective for the mycelial biomass production. Further, inoculums were found to be the best for mycelial biomass production of Actinomyces. The maximum dry mycelial biomass obtained after combining these optimum conditions.