Genetic study on locally isolated Gluconacetobacter xylinus

Bacterial cellulose produced by Gluconacetobacter xylinus (formerly Acetobacter xylinum) could be an interesting alternative for the plant-derived material, especially since the bacterial cellulose is produced in a pure (free from other polymers) it does not have hemicellulose or lignin that need to be removed and can be grown to virtually any shape, crystalline form which makes its recovery relative simple, and it has exceptional physicochemical properties, such as ultrafine reticulated structure, high tensile strength, high hydrophilicity, moldability during formation, and biocompatibility, although its chemical structure is similar to those of cellulose produced by plants and algae. According to the great importance of cellulose in industry, this study was focusing on cellulose production from local isolate of G. xylinus and genetic determinants affects cellulose production.