Isolation and Characterization of Cyanobacteria from Ponds of Muzaffarpur District Bihar India

Abstract

In this investigation Cyanobacterial members were found in all selected locations of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar state. An attempt has been made to isolate Cyanobacteria from ponds of Muzaffarpur district Bihar State. These are characterized based on their morphological character by using standard literature and key points. Cyanobacteria are the most important group of nitrogen fixing organism. Among algae, the cyanobacteria are considered to be very valuable in agriculture and industries. To initiate the study water sample were collected in Erlenmeyer flasks and brought to the laboratory. Cultures were maintained and periodical observations were made for isolation and identification of different species of Cyanobacteria that is useful for their identification by Morphological and Biochemical studies of some Cyanobacterial strains, of Ocillatoria princeps , Microcystis aeruginosa,  and Riluveria species,  Gloeocapsa magma.