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Abolghasem Danesh¹, Gashaw Mamo, Bo Mattiasson

¹Department of Biotechnology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

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Bacillus halodurans produces the bacteriocin haloduracin on wheat bran. Optimal conditions significantly increased production, yielding 3,000 AU per gram dry bran.

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Biotechnology
Food Science

Background:

Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides with potential applications.
Solid-state fermentation is an efficient method for microbial product generation.
Optimizing fermentation conditions is crucial for maximizing bacteriocin yield.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the optimal conditions for haloduracin production by Bacillus halodurans using wheat bran.
To determine the impact of different supplements and substrate ratios on bacteriocin yield.

Main Methods:

Solid-state fermentation of Bacillus halodurans on wheat bran.
Varied wheat bran/moisture ratios, salt supplementation (MgSO4, K2HPO4), and Na2CO3 concentrations.
Assessed haloduracin production quantitatively.

Main Results:

Bacillus halodurans produced haloduracin on wheat bran.
Lauria-Bertani broth decreased production, while MgSO4 and K2HPO4 stimulated it.
Optimal conditions (1:1.8 wheat bran/moisture ratio, 10% Na2CO3) yielded 3,000 AU/g dry bran, a significant increase from 245 AU/g.

Conclusions:

Wheat bran is a suitable substrate for haloduracin production.
Specific inorganic salts and pH adjustments enhance bacteriocin yield.
Optimized solid-state fermentation significantly boosts haloduracin production for potential applications.