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Microorganisms under extreme environments and their applications.

Nagendra Thakur¹, Satya P Singh², Changyi Zhang³

¹Department of Microbiology, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong 737102, Gangtok, Sikkim, India.

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Summary

Extremophiles are microorganisms thriving in extreme environments, showcasing unique adaptations. Their enzymes and metabolites offer significant biotechnological potential across various industries.

Keywords:

Application Enzyme Extremophiles Halophiles Psychrophiles

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Biotechnology
Biochemistry

Background:

Extremophiles are microorganisms adapted to harsh environmental conditions.
They possess unique cellular, biochemical, and molecular strategies for survival.

Discussion:

These organisms produce stable enzymes functional under extreme temperatures, pH, salinity, and pressure.
They also generate protective molecules like extremolytes and biosurfactants.

Key Insights:

Extremophiles offer insights into evolutionary adaptation and survival mechanisms.
Their unique biochemical compounds have broad industrial applications.

Outlook:

Potential applications include wastewater treatment, bioplastics, biofuels, cosmetics, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
Extremophiles are also relevant in bioremediation, astrobiology, and biorefinery concepts.