Characterisation of bacteria isolated from the stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama, honey, bee bread and propolis.

ABSTRACT: Bacteria are present in stingless bee nest products. However, detailed information on their characteristics is scarce. Thus, this study aims to investigate the characteristics of bacterial species isolated from Malaysian stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama, nest products. Honey, bee bread and propolis were collected aseptically from four geographical localities of Malaysia. Total plate count (TPC), bacterial identification, phenotypic profile and enzymatic and antibacterial activities were studied. The results indicated that the number of TPC varies from one location to another. A total of 41 different bacterial isolates from the phyla Firmicutes, Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria were identified. Bacillus species were the major bacteria found. Therein, Bacillus cereus

SUBMITTER: Ngalimat MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6708576 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature