Screening of Amylase- and Cellulase-Producing Endophytic Bacteria from Cissus quadrangularis: A short report

Abstract

Endophytic bacteria are increasingly recognised as valuable biological resources in biotechnology due to their potential to synthesize a wide range of industrially relevant enzymes ability. This study explores the isolation, from Cissus quadrangularis, a medicinal vine traditionally used to increase healing process of fractured bone. By combining classical microbiological methods– serial dilution, plating, staining, and biochemical assays characterization, and screening of amylase- and cellulase-producing endophytic bacteria with functional enzyme screening, the study highlights the potential of plant-associated bacteria promising natural sources for environmentally friendly and scalable enzyme production. This research indicates that exploring plantassociated bacteria for relevant enzymes can produce valuable functional enzymes, for industrial use.