licheniformis (LF1 and LH1) isolated from the proximal and distal intestine of rohu (Labeo
rohita) were optimized to obtain maximum level of phytase. Both the strains were cultured
TSA broth for 24 h at 37±2° C, when average viable count of 9.75× 10 7 cells ml− 1 culture
broth was obtained. This was used as the inoculum for the production medium. Sesame
(Sesamum indicum) oilseed meal was used as the source of phytic acid (substrate). The …