Vegetable sample procured from local markets of Tamil Nadu were used in this study to isolate pigments producing bacteria. Red pigment bacteria were isolated and developed into nutrient media. Morphological observations revealed that the isolated bacteria are Gram Negative, cocci and biochemical characterization was carried out and isolated are identified as Rhodotorula sp. Maximum production of pigments was observed at 35°C and pH 7. Pigment was extracted from the isolated microorganism and it was dried and powdered. Extracted pigment was check for the microbial action and it was used to dyeing the cloth.

Keywords: Biocolours, Bacteria, Microbial action, Dyeing