Identification and Characterization of Bacteria from Uranium Contaminated Soil

This study was performed to identify and characterization of microbes from uranium contaminated soil. The isolates was identified via gram's staining and characterized by biochemical tests according to Bergey's Manual. Three isolates were identified and purified for further analysis. C1 (Corynebacterium xerosis), C2 (Bacillus pumilus) and (C3) Deinococcus grandis have been identified. All isolates were showed positive result for alkaline phosphate production. Further study to be needed to examine remove heavy metals from soil and water.