title: Production, partial characterization, and use of a red biochrome produced by Serratia sakuensis subsp. nov strain KRED for dyeing natural fibers.
abstract: We have described a novel red biochrome, 514 Da in size, produced by solid-state cultivation of a bacterial isolate obtained from garden soil. The growth requirements of the isolate, the chemical characteristics of the biochrome produced, and the application of the biochrome in dying of silk, wool, and cotton fabrics have been studied. The biochrome obtained after 52 h of incubation and having a λ (max) of 535 nm was used for dyeing the fabrics. We found that silk, wool, and cotton fabrics dyed with this new natural red compound have high color strength values and dye uptake along with good color fastness as well as antibacterial activity.
authors: Department of Microbiology, Bhavan's College, Munshi Nagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. jv_iyer@yahoo.co.in
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Vaidyanathan
authors: Z
authors: Z
authors: Bhathena-Langdana
authors: R V
authors: RV
authors: Adivarekar
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Nerurkar
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism*; D005285:Fermentation; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010860:Pigments, Biological / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D012705:Serratia / Q000378:metabolism*; D013696:Temperature; D013784:Textiles
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004396:Coloring Agents; D010860:Pigments, Biological