Description of Bacillus halodurans
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Alkaliphilic bacterium, has been subject to whole genome analysis because of industrial potential. OIt produces alkaliphilic enzymes such as protease (protein degrading enzyme), cellulase (cellulose degrading enzyme) and amylase (starch degrading enzyme). These enzymes are widely used as additives to laundry detergents. Bacillus halodurans also produces keratin decomposing enzyme which devolves keratinous proteins such as hair, nails, and chicken feathers - something that presents a significant disposal problem. Also known as Bacillus alkalophilus subsp. halodurans.
