Using Locusta Migratoria as a Nitrogen Source for the Growth and Development of Microorganisms

Characteristics and the use as culture media of protein hydrolysate from Locusta migratoria were determined in comparison with different peptones. After powdering, it was hydrolyzed chemically (acid hydrolysis) obtained product Locust Peptone (LP). The contents protein, fat, nitrogen, ash, minerals, total sugars amino acids LP seen that has both organic inorganic materials enough to a component medium. effects concentrations added 20g/l glucose on growth four test bacteria (Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas putida Staphylococcus aureus) yeasts (Rhodotorula glutinis, Candida albicans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae) investigated found optimal concentration for yeast are %0,6 compared bacteriological peptone (BP), fish (FP) meat (MP) .The results surface streaking shaking procedures showed yielded little higher or equal FP BP normal bacteria, but these values lower than MP. show performed similar even better commercial peptones nitrogen sources microorganisms growth. A new been developed locust microbiological present study.