Romanian salt-loving microbes offer hope for agriculture with powerful enzymes
Halophilic microorganisms from Romanian salty environments produce enzymes that could help in agriculture. These microorganisms thrive in salty places like salt lakes and salted soils. Some strains of these microorganisms can break down starch, which could be useful for treating polluted soils or recovering salty soils. The researchers found two groups of strains: one group with no detectable enzyme activity and another group with amylolytic activity. Starch-degrading enzymes are common among these strains, whether they come from salt lakes or rock salt.