아스타잔틴 분비능을 갖는 플라노코쿠스 속 균주 및 이의 용도

Abstract

The present invention relates to a Planococcus sp. strain having astaxanthin secreting ability, and uses thereof. In the present invention, a novel microorganism secreting astaxanthin has been identified from a Planococcus sp. strain secreting a carotenoid compound. Accordingly, the Planococcus sp. strain of the present invention is a novel microorganism that secretes astaxanthin, and has potential to be efficiently utilized as feed, a food additive, a cosmetic, and the like.