MARINE ACTINOMYCETES АND THEIR BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS – А REVIEW

The unicellular filamentous bacteria known as the actinomycetes generate spores and build a branching network of filaments. They have long been acknowledged as the
main causes of the unpleasant earthy-musty tastes and odours in water. According to a recent study that used both culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches,
indigenous marine actinomycetes exist in the oceans and are widely distributed in a variety of marine environments. Marine actinomycetes are incredibly diverse and
unusual organisms that live in aquatic environments. Novel actinomycetes have been isolated from various marine environments and ecosystems. These marine actinomycetes produce a variety of secondary metabolites. Many of these metabolites have biological functions and may one day be used as medicinal treatments. Marine actinomycetes are a rich source of previously untapped secondary metabolites. In this review, the classification, occurrence and habitat, enzymes present in actinomycetes and their applications have been discussed.