1. Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Hirosaki University, Bunkyo-cho 3, Hirosaki 036-8561, Japan
2. Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570 006, India
3. Department of Studies in Biotechnology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570 006, India
4. Department of Studies in Microbiology, Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore 570 006, India
5. Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Hirosaki University, Bunkyo-cho 3, Hirosaki 036-8561, Japan.