Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) is a new genetic fingerprinting technique for examining a microbial population based on genetic markers. The vast majority, or 80%, of microbes are not yet isolated and identified due to lack of knowledge on how they survive and grow in their habitats. The purpose of DGGE is to monitor changes in the microbial community to identify the species responsible for certain processes (Avrahami et al., 2003; Ercolini, 2004; Zeotenal et al., 2002).

Main Research: Dr Siti Ramlah Ahmad Ali