Study of Microbial Metabolism of Surfactants and its Role in Environmental Foam Formation in the Indrayani River

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Nisha Ananta Kapase¹, Prashanti Shahshikant Katait², and Pravin Suresh Yadav³ (Department of Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS Women’s College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra¹, Dr. D.Y. Patil ACS Women’s College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra², and Department of Botany, Dr.D.Y.Patil ACS Women’s College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra³)

Foam formation in rivers is a recurring environmental issue, often linked to microbial activity. Certain filamentous bacteria, such as Nocardia, Microthrix, and Thiothrix, are known to produce biosurfactants that stabilize foam, leading to its persistence in aquatic ecosystems. However, other microorganisms, including species of Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Rhodococcus, and Acinetobacter, play a crucial role in degrading these biosurfactants, thereby regulating foam formation. This method is convinient to the microbial balance in riverine biosurfactant dynamics by examining the presence and activity of both biosurfactant-producing and biosurfactant-degrading microorganisms. Through an analysis of existing literature and microbial interactions, we explore their ecological impact and potential role in maintaining water quality. Understanding this microbial interplay can provide insights into natural foam regulation mechanisms, contributing to sustainable river ecosystem management. This method plays an important role to understanding Natural Foam Regulation , Supports Water Quality Management ,Expands Knowledge on Microbial Interactions,Identifying foam-causing microbes can help optimize aeration and sludge handling in treatment plants ,Provides baseline data for scientists to develop eco-friendly methods to control excessive foam formation.