ABSTRACT

One hundred and eighty soil samples from different parts of Gulbarga region were collected to isolate and identify the pigmented microorganisms and their importance to the biotechnological field. The samples were collected during the period of May to July 2004. A total of 30 pigmented organisms were screened, probably these are of Actinomycetes, mainly Streptomyces from different locations, among them 9 strains have show very good enzymatic activity (Amylases, Protease, Cellulase) at the wide range of pH.(6-13)

KEY WORDS :  Pigmented microorganisms, Semi-arid, Actinomycetes.