Screening, Isolation and Identification of a UV Resistant Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria from Soil

This research focuses on isolating phosphate-solubilizing bacteria from soil samples near Mumbai, with the aim of identifying strains capable of surviving high levels of ultraviolet irradiation. Soil and sewage samples were exposed to UV light, and subsequent screening led to the isolation of a Gram-positive, coryneform bacterium, closely resembling Corynebacterium and Arthrobacter species. Preliminary biochemical and staining tests confirmed its phosphate-solubilizing capacity and UV resistance. These findings highlight the potential application of such bacteria in sustainable agriculture and environments with elevated UV exposure, underlining their value in future biotechnological solutions.