Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Jayanta Kumar Patra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2018-02-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811071403

This edited book, is a collection of 25 chapters describing the recent advancements in the application of microbial technology in the food and pharmacology sector. The main focus of this book is application of microbes, food preservation techniques utilizing microbes, probiotics, seaweeds, algae, enzymatic abatement of urethane in fermentation of beverages, bioethanol production, pesticides, probiotic biosurfactants, drought tolerance, synthesis of application of oncolytic viruses in cancer treatment, microbe based metallic nanoparticles, agro chemicals, endophytes, metabolites, antibiotics etc. This book highlighted the significant aspects of the vast subject area of microbial biotechnology and their potential applications in food and pharmacology with various topics from eminent experts around the World. This book would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the Food Science, Food Biotechnology, Microbiology and Pharmaceutical fields.

Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Rajesh Arora
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1845939565

Human actions across the past few centuries have led to a depletion of the world's natural energy sources, as well as large scale environmental degradation. In the context of these current global issues, this book covers the latest research on the application and use of microbes in topical areas such as bioremediation and biofuels. With chapters covering environmental clean-up, microbial fuel cells and biohydrogen, it provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest developments in the field of microbe utilization.

Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Alexander N. Glazer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Bioengineering
ISBN: 9780511341366

An exciting interdisciplinary undergraduate textbook covering the rapidly developing field of microbial biotechnology.

Application of Microbes in Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology

Application of Microbes in Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Inamuddin
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 734
Release: 2022-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811622256

This comprehensive edited book on microbial prospective discusses the innovative approaches and investigation strategies, as well as provides a broad spectrum of the cutting-edge research on the processing, properties and technological developments of microbial products and their applications. Microbes finds very important applications in our lives including industries and food processing. They are widely used in the fermentation of beverages, processing of dairy products, production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, enzymes, proteins and biomaterials; conversion of biomass into fuel, fuel cell technology, health and environmental sectors. Some of these products are produced commercially, while others are potentially valuable in biotechnology. Microorganisms are considered invaluable in research as model organisms. This is a useful compilation for students and researchers in microbiology, biotechnology and chemical industries.

Microbial Biotechnology: Basic Research and Applications

Microbial Biotechnology: Basic Research and Applications
Author: Joginder Singh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811528179

M​icrobial biotechnology is an important area that promotes advanced research into using microbes for value-added products, human nutrition, and the overall wellbeing of society. This book presents the latest information on the use of microbes for sustainable development, and highlights state-of-the-art biotechnological techniques used to harness microbial biotechnological traits on a commercial scale. Gathering contributions from authoritative researchers in the field, it addresses recent advances in microbial biotechnological approaches that offer sustainable options for future generations. Exploring a broad range of microbial products and their uses, the book specifically places emphasis on the application of microorganisms in healthcare, the environment and industry. It also discusses various compound classes derived from microbial metabolites. Pursuing a holistic approach to recent advances in the utilization of various microbes as biotechnological tools, the book also covers traditional uses, and explores emerging strategies to harness their full potential. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students alike.

Microbes and Microbial Technology

Microbes and Microbial Technology
Author: Iqbal Ahmad
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 144197931X

This book focuses on successful application of microbial biotechnology in areas such as medicine, agriculture, environment and human health.

Microbial Biotechnology in Crop Protection

Microbial Biotechnology in Crop Protection
Author: Manoj Kaushal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2021-05-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 981160049X

This edited volume is a comprehensive account of plant diseases and insect pests, plant protection and management for various crops using microbial and biotechnological approaches. The book elucidates the role of biotechnology for the enhancement of crop productivity and management of bacterial and fungal diseases via eco-friendly methods. It discusses crop–pest⁄ pathogen interaction and utilizing this interaction in a beneficial and sustainable way. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, plant scientists and plant pathologists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences.

Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Yuan Kun Lee
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9812566767

In the second edition of this bestselling textbook, new materials have been added, including a new chapter on real time polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) and a chapter on fungal solid state cultivation. There already exist a number of excellent general textbooks on microbiology and biotechnology that deal with the basic principles of microbial biotechnology. To complement them, this book focuses on the various applications of microbial-biotechnological principles. A teaching-based format is adopted, whereby working problems, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, supplement the main text. The book also includes real life examples of how the application of microbial-biotechnological principles has achieved breakthroughs in both research and industrial production.Although written for polytechnic students and undergraduates, the book contains sufficient information to be used as a reference for postgraduate students and lecturers. It may also serve as a resource book for corporate planners, managers and applied research personnel.

Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology

Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology
Author: Surajit de Mandal
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2021-08-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128232617

The rapid increase in microbial resources along with the development of biotechnological methods has revolutionized the field of microbial biotechnology. Genome characterization methods and metagenomic approaches further illustrate the role of microorganisms in various fields of research. Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology: Agricultural and Industrial Approach provides an overview on the recent application of the microorganisms in agricultural and industrial improvements. The purpose of this book is to integrate all these diverse areas of research in a common platform. Recent advancement in Microbial Biotechnology targets researchers from both academia and industry, professors and graduate students working in molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology. - Gives insight in the exploration of microbial functional diversity in different systems - Highlights important microbes and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity - Provides understanding to the basics with advance information of microbial biotechnology - Explores the importance of microbial genomes studies in agricultural and industrial applications