• Dr. Anuradha Pendse
• Ms. Pooja Rane

Prodigiosin, a red bio-pigment produced by the Serratia species, has garnered significant interest due to its multifaceted applications in various industries, including food, cosmetics, textiles, and medicine. This study focuses on the optimization of prodigiosin production by Serratia rubidaea KAP (LC201792), isolated from oil-contaminated soil. Considering the pigment's potential pharmacological, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and antiviral qualities, the study aims to increase its yield by adjusting important growth factors carefully. To ascertain their effect on pigment production, a number of variables were thoroughly investigated, including growth medium composition, optical density, incubation condition, temperature, pH, and the availability of carbon and nitrogen sources. Findings showed that Serratia rubidaea KAP (LC201792) can be cultured using nutrient broth at pH 7.0 and incubating at 28ºC under static conditions for the optimal production of prodigiosin. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the efficient production of prodigiosin and reflect the potential capability of using Serratia rubidaea KAP (LC201792) for better production of prodigiosin thereby indicating its significance in sustainability

Prodigiosin, Serratia rubidaea, optimization, antimicrobial, pigment production, biotechnology

"Optimization of red pigment produced by Serratia rubidaea KAP(LC201792)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no.g133-g166, November-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411612.pdf

"Optimization of red pigment produced by Serratia rubidaea KAP(LC201792)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 11, page no. ppg133-g166, November-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2411612.pdf