Isolation and characterization of detergent degrading bacteria from soil

Detergents (surface active agents) are chemical compounds which are largely used for washing purpose. In present time the use of detergent has increased in household and industries, which causes numerous problems in sewage treatment facilities and causes toxic effect on organisms and eco system. Present study reports the isolation, morphological and estimation of detergent degrading bacteria. Soil samples collected from various detergent contaminated region ( Vapi and Valsad Region). Detergent was used as a sole source of carbon to enumerate detergent degrader. Total 16 isolates (S1..... S16) were obtained from soil sample, using basal salt medium. S7 isolate as shows maximum percentage of degradation at 1% concentration of detergent. The analysis shows that isolated organism belongs to Klebsiella species.