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Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Development
Title
Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Development [electronic resource] / edited by Joginder Singh, Deepansh Sharma, Gaurav Kumar, Neeta Raj Sharma.
ISBN
9789811300530
Publication
Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Physical Description
1 online resource (VIII, 397 p.) 77 illus., 32 illus. in color.
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Summary
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the use of microorganisms and microbial metabolites as a future sustainable basis of agricultural, environmental and industrial developments. It provides a holistic approach to the latest advances in the utilization of various microorganism bioprospecting including their wide range of applications, traditional uses, modern practices, and designing strategies to harness their potential. In addition, it highlights advanced microbial bioremediation approaches, including genetic manipulation, metagenomics analysis and bacteriophage-based sensors for the detection of food-borne pathogens. Lastly, it elaborates on the latest advances regarding the role of microbes in the sustainable development of various industrial products.
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Language
English
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September 25, 2018
Contents
Part I Microorganisms for sustainable agriculture and environmental applications
Small at Size, Big at Impact: The Microbial Way of Life
Bioherbicidal Concept: A Novel Strategy to Control Weeds
Endophytic microorganisms as Bio-Inoculants for Sustainable Agriculture
Endophytes: Golden treasure for enzyme inhibitors
Microbial Bioremediation
Bioremediation: An eco-sustainable approach for restoration of contaminated sites
Myxobacteria: Unearthing the Potential through Research
Part II Microorganisms for sustainable industrial important products
Microbial Cellulases: Role in Ethanol production
Application of bacterial polysaccharides in cosmetic industries
Polyphenol oxidase, beyond enzyme browning
Xylanases - For Sustainable Bioproduct Production
Inulinase- An Important Microbial Enzyme in Food Industry
Plant vaccines: an overview
Microbial Biosurfactants: Future Active Food Ingredients
Part III Microorganisms as future tools
Microbial spores: Concepts and Industrial applications
Insight into compatible solutes from Halophiles: Exploring Significant Applications in Biotechnology
Riboswitches as molecular tools for regulating microbial gene expression
Microbial Metagenomics for Industrial and Environmental Bio-prospecting: The Unknown Envoy
Bacteriophage based biosensors for the detection of food borne pathogens
Computational tools and databases of microbes and its bioprospecting for sustainable development. .
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