Optimization of fermentation conditions through response surface methodology for Indole-3-acetic acid production by Marine Sponge Callyspongia diffusa associated Pseudomonas fluorescens BCPBMS-1

In the Present study we focused on the production and statistical optimization of media components for Indole-3 acetic acid (IAA) production from P.fluorescens BCPBMS-1, it was isolated from Marine sponge Callyspongia diffusa . This sponge was collected from Gulf of Mannar, Southeast coast of India. We optimized the low-cost agricultural residue based medium for IAA production. In our study Soya bean husk used as a substrate for Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production. Fermentation variables were selected based on the Plackett-Burman design and were optimized by response surface methodology. The maximum IAA concentration 1.7474 µg/ml was predicted in medium containing 3.1064% Soya bean husk, Yeast extract 0.8323%, Salinity 9.0765 ppt, pH 6.3108 temperature 27.5524℃, incubation time 64.7475hrs. These predicted values were also verified through experiments as a result we got 1.74 µg/ml. The excellent correlation observed between predicted and measured values of this statistical model hence, this method may recommend for the industrial purpose.