Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ravi S Manhas"
- Ravi S Manhas's recent research primarily focuses on the identification, production, and characterization of novel microbial metabolites, particularly antibiotics and enzymes, with significant applications in healthcare and agriculture.
- Key findings include the enhanced production and purification of serratiopeptidase from Serratia marcescens, and the discovery of setomimycin production in a new actinobacterium strain, showcasing the potential for antibiotic development from underexplored soil microorganisms.
- Manhas’s work also investigates the protective effects of beneficial bacteria against plant diseases and the therapeutic potential of antibiotics like setomimycin against COVID-19, highlighting the dual relevance of his research in both agriculture and medicine.
