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ArticleInternational journal of microbiology2021

Isolation and Characterization of Potential Antibiotic-Producing Actinomycetes from Water and Soil Sediments of Different Regions of Nepal.

Bhanu Shrestha, Dharmendra Kumar Nath, Alina Maharjan, Anju Poudel, Roshani Nhuchhen Pradhan, Sagar Aryal

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Article in International journal of microbiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Bhanu ShresthaDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2945-2305
Dharmendra Kumar NathDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6105-6970
Alina MaharjanDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8512-3020
Anju PoudelDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Roshani Nhuchhen PradhanDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sagar AryalDepartment of Microbiology, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6667-505X
Nepal Development Research Institute · NP

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Abstract

introductionThe actinomycetes are diversely distributed microorganisms in nature. The geographical diversity of Nepal is suitable for adaptation of various species of actinomycetes. The distribution of the actinomycetes is dependent upon the altitude and nature of the soil and water.

methodsA total of 22 water and soil samples were collected from different regions of Nepal and were processed. Different isolates were characterized by observing colony characteristics and microscopic characteristics. Screening of the antimicrobial property was based upon perpendicular line streaking and submerged-state fermentation for antibiotic production.

resultsFrom the identification tool used, 12 were found to be

conclusionThe water source and soil sediments of Nepal provide suitable environments for actinomycetes towards obtaining a novel antimicrobial agent. The study of actinomycetes from various unexploited areas of Nepal is necessary. Thus, exploitation of various regions of Nepal for the discovery of an effective antimicrobial agent is helpful in providing a solution to the cost-effective therapy and action against antibiotic resistance.

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