ISOLATION OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA FROM TAXUS ROOT (Taxus sumatrana) AND TEST ITS POTENCY AS PRODUCER OF ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS

Endophytic bacteria have been extensively studied as a source of new antimicrobial compounds. Research into antimicrobials is important an alternative to the treatment resistant microbes. One potential compounds Taxus ( sumatrana ). This study aimed investigate activity produced by endophytic Taxus. were isolated from roots Taxsus plants growing in Mt. Singalang, X Koto District, West Sumatra. Bacteria inoculating pieces root tissue PDA medium. identified macroscopically and microscopically. Antimicrobial was tested with test microbe using spot diffusion method. As result research, 23 isolates obtained, which 21 gram-positive 2 gram-negative bacteria. The results yielded only antibacterial activity.