Interdisciplinary Research in Life Sciences: A Path Towards Sustainability (Volume 3)
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Edited by: Jayvardhan V. Balkhande, Jalander Vaghmare
ISBN: 978-93-95369-86-2 (paperback), 978-93-95369-58-9 (electronic)
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CHAPTER 5
From Soil to Solutions: The Role of Actinomycetes in Interdisciplinary Life Science Research
1 Department of Microbiology, Davangere University, Shivagangothri, Davanagere, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Khaja Banda Nawaz University, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India
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Streptomyces bio-active molecules Bio-synthetic gene clusters secondary metaboloitesAbstract
Actinomycetes are filamentous bacteria celebrated for their extraordinary secondary-metabolite diversity, accounting for most naturally derived antibiotics and numerous anticancer, antiviral, and immunomodulatory compounds. Yet their significance transcends pharmacology. Through complex ecological interactions and metabolic versatility, actinomycetes participate in nutrient cycling, bioremediation, plant growth promotion, and biomaterial synthesis. This chapter traces the scientific journey of actinomycetes from their soil origins to their contemporary roles in interdisciplinary life-science research highlighting how omics technologies, synthetic biology, and environmental engineering are reshaping our capacity to harness these microorganisms for sustainable solutions.
Received: 10 October 2025, Revised: 22 October 2025, Accepted: 27 October 2025, Available online: 17 November 2025
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Meenakshi S., Jyothi Hiremath, & Shivaveerakumar S. (2025). From Soil to Solutions: The Role of Actinomycetes in Interdisciplinary Life Science Research. In Interdisciplinary Research in Life Sciences: A Path Towards Sustainability (Vol. 3) – Jayvardhan V. Balkhande & Jalander Vaghmare (Eds.) (pp. 47–65). Advent Publishing. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17634590
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