Enhancement of Xanthan Biosynthesis Using Medicinal Herbs - A Novel Approach

Enhancement of Xanthan Biosynthesis Using Medicinal Herbs - A Novel Approach

This study aimed to evaluate the potential of five medicinal herbs in the enhancement of xanthan gum production when used against indigenously isolated (from molasses, an agricultural waste) phytopathogen Xanthomonas campestris MW741556. Antibiotic susceptibility of five medicinal herbs (Moringa ole...

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Published in:Nature environment and pollution technology Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 1575 - 1585
Main Authors: Rajyaguru, B. S., Varma, A., Kharkwal, A. C., Singh, J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Karad Technoscience Publications 01-12-2022
Subjects:
Agricultural wastes
Antibiotics
Biomass
Biosynthesis
Carbon
Food additives
Fourier transforms
Herbal medicine
Herbs
herbs, molasses, polysaccharide, xanthan, xanthomonas campestris
Infrared analysis
Infrared spectroscopy
Medicinal herbs
Medicinal plants
Molasses
Principal components analysis
Spectrum analysis
Sugarcane
Syrups & sweeteners
Textiles
Viscosity
Xanthan
Xanthan gum
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Summary:This study aimed to evaluate the potential of five medicinal herbs in the enhancement of xanthan gum production when used against indigenously isolated (from molasses, an agricultural waste) phytopathogen Xanthomonas campestris MW741556. Antibiotic susceptibility of five medicinal herbs (Moringa oleifera, Bacopa monnieri, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Withania somnifera, and Arthrospira platensis) against X. campestris culture was first checked. All five herbs exhibited a clear zone of inhibition against X. campestris during the investigation. Thereafter their effect on enhancing the xanthan gum production was studied using molasses enriched medium. The results of this experiment showed that all five herbs were capable of enhancing xanthan gum production significantly. Xanthan gum produced differed in viscosity and dried biomass. Among all, A. platensis and M. oleifera were found to be the most promising for xanthan gum production with higher viscosity. These results were further confirmed by the characterization of xanthan gum produced by five herbs using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Further, a multivariate approach using principal component analysis confirmed the variability among the herbs used. This versatility of these medicinal herbs opens the possibility of their utilization and application in various fields.
ISSN:2395-3454
0972-6268
2395-3454
DOI:10.46488/NEPT.2022.v21i04.010