Microbial Keratinase- An Essential Enzyme for Production of Feather hydrolysate in Normal Clay Pot

Abstract

The widespread production of keratin-rich byproducts as agricultural and industrial waste emphasizes the importance of their proper utilization. Many studies believe that chemical approaches for treating keratin waste are hazardous to the environment because they emit secondary pollutants. In contrast, microbial degradation of keratin waste is a new, environmentally acceptable alternative that provides two benefits: the treatment of refractory keratin pollutants and the generation of the economically valuable enzyme keratinase. It also goes over the various uses of microbial keratinases in waste management, animal feed, detergent, fertilizer manufacturing, and industries including leather, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Here we used feather and poultry litter to produce feather hydrolysate with the help of Bacillus wiedmannii SAB 10.  In this investigation we observed total amino acid concentration- 707 µg/ml, Total protein- 4.25 mg/ml, Oligopeptides- 6.98 mg/ml, Total Thiol- 84.3 µg/ml, IAA content - 42.34 µg/ml, Ammonia production - 13.31 µg/ml. utilizing clay pots for fermentation is an environmental friendly, cost effective and sustainable approach, as it is easily available possess inherent anti microbial properties that prevent contamination and spoilage, can be reused multiple times.