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OBTENTION OF LICHEN EXTRACTS AND USE OF SAME FOR IMPROVING THE RECOVERY OF MICROORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH LICHENS
WO16107951
A novel lichen extract has been obtained, as well as a procedure to improve the qualitative and quantitative isolation of lichen-associated microorganisms. The lichen extract obtained from samples of a specific lichen species is added to the culture medium used. The use of the new lichen extract is in turn combined with the new procedure, which involves extensive washing of the lichen samples, thus eliminating the disinfection step of the samples.
Applications The technology is applicable in the fields of: Agriculture, Aquaculture and Agri-Food (e.g. identification of plant growth promoting micro-organisms by providing nutrients, plant hormones, etc.). Environment and Bioremediation (e.g. identification of waste degrading micro-organisms by producing various hydrolytic enzymes, etc.). Biomedicine and Pharmacology (e.g. identification of micro-organisms capable of producing new antimicrobial, anticancer compounds, etc.). Food Industry (e.g. identification of new biopolymers). Cosmetics industry (e.g. identification of new biomolecules). Textile industry (e.g. identification of new natural pigments). Competitive advantages The main advantage of the technology is to significantly facilitate the isolation and increase the quantity and diversity of microorganisms, with the identification of new microbial strains with a wide range of undiscovered technological applications.