Modern industrial microbiology and biotechnology /

This book is directed towards undergraduates and beginning graduate students in microbiology, food science and chemical engineering. Those studying pharmacy, biochemistry and general biology will find it of interest. The section on waste disposal will be of interest to civil engineering and public h...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Okafor, Nduka
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Enfield, (NH) : Science Publishers, ©2007.
Temas:
Industrial microbiology.
Biotechnology.
Biotechnology > methods
Industrial Microbiology > methods
Industrial Microbiology
Biotechnology
Microbiologie industrielle.
Biotechnologie.
bioengineering.
MEDICAL > Microbiology.
Industrial microbiology
Biotechnologie
Industrielle Mikrobiologie
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction: Scope of Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology
  • 2. Some Microorganisms Commonly Used in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • 3. Aspects of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics of Relevance in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • 4. Industrial Media and the Nutrition of Industrial Organisms
  • 5. Metabolic Pathways for the Biosynthesis of Industrial Microbiology Products
  • 6. Overproduction of Metabolites of Industrial Microorganisms
  • 7. Screening for Productive Strains and Strain Improvement in Biotechnological Organisms
  • 8. The Preservation of the Gene Pool in Industrial Organisms: Culture Collections
  • 9. Fermentors and Fermentor Operation
  • 10. Extraction of Fermentation Products
  • 11. Sterility in Industrial Microbiology
  • 12. Production of Beer
  • 13. Production of Wines and Spirits
  • 14. Production of Vinegar
  • 15. Single Cell Protein (SCP)
  • 16. Yeast Production
  • 17. Production of Mircobial Insecticides
  • 18. The Manufacture of Rhizobium Inoculants
  • 19. Production of Fermented Foods
  • 20. Production of Organic Acids and Industrial Alcohol
  • 21. Production of Amino Acids by Fermentation
  • 22. Biocatalysts: Immobilized Enzymes and Immobilized Cells
  • 23. Mining Microbiology: Ore Leaching (Bioleaching) by Microorganisms
  • 24. Production of Antibiotics and Anti-Tumor Agents
  • 25. Production of Ergot Alkaloids
  • 26. Microbial Transformation and Steroids and Sterols
  • 27. Vaccines
  • 28. Drug Discovery in Microbial Metabolites: The Search for Microbial Products with Bioactive Properties
  • 29. Treatment of Wastes in Industry.

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