Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
G Naveen, Dr. K Swarajya Lakshmi, Dr. K Nageswara Rao, Dr. M Balakrishna and Dr. Y Sireesha

Abstract:
Banana pseudostem comprises several polymers such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin and lignin that constitute fibbers with good mechanical properties. These sugars can be used for production of various organic acids and alcohol. With the availability of such huge biomass as substrate, a wide range of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi grow on it. Lactic acid bacteria can grow on such sugars and can be isolated from banana pseudostem. In present study, six lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from banana pseudostem core using MRS agar. Characterized as LAB based on their morphological and biochemical character. Further, milk coagulation study showed that some isolates of LAB coagulated milk at 12 h of incubation.