Screening of Low Density Polyethylene Degrading Microflora From Garbage Soil

Authors

  • Kalyani P. Patinge  P. G. Department of Microbiology, Shri Shivaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Akola, Maharashtra, India
  • S. N. Zodpe  P. G. Department of Microbiology, Shri Shivaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Akola, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST207435

Keywords:

Low density polyethylene, P.aeruginousa

Abstract

Plastics have been widely use as a packing material in the form of low density polyethylene. Continuous accumulation of plastic in the environment can cause threat to humidity and environment. In order to stop the accumulation of plastic and to make the surroundings free from plastic, microbes were isolated from medicinal plant soil, garden soil, sewage water soil, Agricultural Soil. These microbes were screened by Clear Zone Technique using polyethylene glycol to confirm the degradation activity. To check the efficiency of biodegradation, weight method was performed under laboratory condition for 2-4 weeks. Experimental data revealed that Pseudomonas species have highest plastic degradation capacityas compared to S.aureus, Bacillus subtilis, S. pyogenes, E.coli. in natural and artificial conditions.

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Kalyani P. Patinge, S. N. Zodpe "Screening of Low Density Polyethylene Degrading Microflora From Garbage Soil" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011,Volume 7, Issue 4, pp.110-116, July-August-2020. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST207435