Williams KF¹*, Chioma DM², Opara, C³ and Abadi EC¹

¹Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria
²Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
³ of Microbiology, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Williams KF, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Received: November 17, 2025; Published: December 31, 2025

Abstract

The growing demand for new bioactive compounds in medicine, industry, and agriculture, coupled with the escalating issue of antimicrobial resistance, has intensified the search for extremophilic bacteria. Saudi Arabia hot springs represent underexplored environments were thermophilic Actinobacteria, adapted to high temperatures and wide range of pH levels, demonstrated remarkable metabolic capabilities and diverse biosynthetic gene clusters. This mini review compiles research (up to 2025) on the diversity, isolation, and biotechnological potential of thermophilic Actinobacteria derived from Saudi Arabian hot springs, including those in Jizan, Al-Lith, Aseer, and Tabuk. Whereas thermophilic Streptomyces produce potent antibacterial agents and antifungal agents' metabolites, while actinomycetes isolates produce thermostable enzymes (keratinase, gelatinase, chitinase, and lipase) relevant to textiles, food, and industrial applications. Endophytic actinobacteria obtained from plants growing near hot spring promote plant growth via phytohormones and nutrient mobilization, highlighting their agricultural potential in arid regions. However, previous studies have focused on Bacillus, leaving thermophilic Actinobacteria underexplored.

Keywords: Actinobacteria; Streptomyces; Bioactive Compound; Saudi Arabia; Hot Springs

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Citation

Citation: Williams KF., et al. “Production of Pectinase from Aspergillus Sp Using Corn Residue and Cocoyam Peel as a Substrate".Acta Scientific Microbiology 9.1 (2026): 47-56.

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