It is also involved in the reduction of heavy metal pollution (Cr) (16). Recently Kim et al.,(17)
reported the involvement of Lysinibacillus fusiformis in the production of hydroxy fatty acids from oleic acid increases the
biotechnological value of this strain. Decolorization and degradation of sulfonated azo dye Metanil Yellow by Lysinibacillus sp.
strain AK2 and Reactive Violet 5R by mixed cultures of six organisms including Lysinibacillus sp. V3DMK was reported earlier
(10,18).