Abstract

CHARACTERIZATION OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCING BACTERIA FROM PADDY FIELD SOIL

Dr. Snehal Agnihotri, Dnyaneshwar Pawar*, Uma Borade and Dr. Suchitra Godbole

Abstract

In this study soil samples collected from paddy fields of Lonavala. Were screened for bacteria having electricity producing ability. Electron transfer from electrodes to cells has many rewards over indirect electrical stimulation of microbial metabolism through electron shuttles or hydrogen production. From which two isolates (D1&D2) were selected for electricity production. These isolates were identified by morphological and biochemical studies. The identified isolates were Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Klebsiella ozaenae. These two culture were separately grow on two different media i.e. nutrient medium and Succinate medium and their electricity producing potential were studied in MFC. Pseudomonas fluorescens showed more electricity generation in nutrient medium.

Keywords: Nutrient medium, MFC, bioelectrical production.