Summary of the project:
This project focused on isolating and screening actinomycetes from soil samples collected from Lamjung, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur. The study involved primary and secondary screening to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the isolates. The research highlights the significance of soil actinomycetes as a natural source of antimicrobial compounds and supports their exploration for the development of new antibiotics.
Project Year: Mar – Aug 2025
Students: Anisha Kshetri, Jharana Thapa, Prasiddhi Kuinkel (B.Sc Microbiology)
External supervisor: Padma Shrestha
College: Trichandra Campus, Tribhuvan University
Project Status: Completed