Kerala declares Bacillus subtilis ‘State microbe’
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Why in news
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic bacteria, as the state's official 'State Microbe' to promote microbiome research.
Background
The declaration occurred during a function for the Centre of Excellence in Microbiome (CoEM) in Kerala. The CoEM was established to study microorganisms in health and agriculture and aims to translate research into practical societal applications.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBacillus subtilis: A type of probiotic bacteria declared as Kerala's State Microbe.
- BodyCoEM: Centre of Excellence in Microbiome established by the Kerala government.
- FactCoEM collaborated with Kerala Startup Mission and Amrita School of Biotechnology via MoUs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential of microbiome research and probiotic bacteria in enhancing agricultural productivity and public health outcomes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Research translation: Bridging the gap between laboratory microbiome studies and scalable agricultural applications.
- Economic integration: Leveraging startup ecosystems to commercialize biotechnology and probiotic products.
Keywords: Microbiome · Probiotics · Biotechnology · Translational Research · Agricultural Innovation
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