Enzyme producing insect gut microbes: an unexplored biotechnological aspect.

To explore the unmapped biotechnologically important microbial platforms for human welfare, the insect gut system is such a promising arena. Insects, the inhabitant of all ecological niches, harbor a healthy diversified microbial population in their versatile gut environment. This deep-rooted symbiotic relationship between insects and gut microbes is the result of several indispensable microbial performances that include: enzyme production, detoxification of plant defense compounds and insecticides, maintenance of life cycle, host fertility, bioremediation, pest biocontrol, production of antimicrobial compounds, and in addition provide vitamins, amino acids, and lactic acids to their hosts.

Bioactive natural derivatives of phthalate ester.

The advantages and emergent interest in organism-derived bioactive molecules have recently renewed scientific research attention in this field. Since 1967, about 52 different derivatives of phthalate ester (PE) have been reported from different taxonomic groups. Anthropogenic derivatives of the PEs are confined to petroleum products, as a plasticizer.

Identification and product optimization of amylolytic GAA 31.1 isolated from gut of .

An attempt has been made to isolate potent amylase producing gut bacteria from . Out of 82 isolates, GAA 31.1 was selected as potent producer, having enzyme activity 9.