Table of Contents
1. Basic Biotechnology
Author: by Colin Ratledge (Editor), Bjorn Kristiansen (Editor)
Biotechnology is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its huge, wide-ranging, multidisciplinary activities impinge on everyone’s lives in the form of recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and genetics, the application of microbiology to the production of household goods, and antibiotics. It continues to revolutionize treatments of many diseases and is used to provide clean technologies and deal with environmental problems. Basic Biotechnology is a mainstream account of the current state of biotechnology, written to provide the reader with insight, inspiration, and instruction into the skills and arts of the subject. The volume explains the fundamental aspects that underpin all biotechnology and provides examples of how these principles are put into operation, from starting substrate to final product. The book is essential reading for all students and teachers of biotechnology and applied microbiology and for researchers in the many biotechnology industries.
2. Manual of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Author: by Richard H. Baltz (Editor), Arnold L. Demain (Editor), Julian E. Davies (Editor)
A rich array of methods and discussions of productive microbial processes.
- Reviews of the newest techniques, approaches, and options in the use of microorganisms and other cell culture systems for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes and proteins, foods and beverages, fuels and fine chemicals, and other products.
- Focuses on the latest advances and findings on the current state of the art and science and features a new section on the microbial production of biofuels and fine chemicals, as well as a stronger emphasis on mammalian cell culture methods.
- Covers new methods that enhance the capacity of microbes used for a wide range of purposes, from winemaking to pharmaceuticals to bioremediation, at volumes from micro- to industrial scale.
3. Prescott’s Microbiology
Author: by Joanne Willey (Author), Linda Sherwood (Author), Christopher J. Woolverton (Author)
The author team of Prescott’s Microbiology continues the tradition of past editions by providing a balanced, comprehensive introduction to all major areas of microbiology. This balance makes Microbiology appropriate for microbiology majors and mixed majors courses. The authors have introduced a number of pedagogical elements designed to facilitate student learning. They also remain focused on readability, artwork, and the integration of several key themes (including evolution, ecology and diversity) throughout the text, making an already superior text even better.
4. Elements of Biotechnology
Author: by P.K. Gupta (Author)
Part I Biotechnology : General FEATURES Biotechnology : History, Definition and Scope Recombinant DMA and Genetic Engineering Cloning and Expression Vectors Recombinant DMA and Genetic Engineering Chimeric DNA, Probes and Genomic/cDNA Libraries PCR and Microarrays Isolation and Synthesis of Genes (Including Synthesis of a Bacterial Genome) Molecular Markers and Dna Sequencing (Including Whole Genome Sequencing) Part II Animal BIOTECHNOLOGY Animal Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory Facilities. Culture Media and Procedures Animal Cell and Tissue Culture Primary Culture, Cell Lines & Cloning Animal Cell and Tissue Culture Tissue and Organ Culture Primary Explanation Techniques In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer in Humans and Livestock Transfection Methods and Transgenic Animals Immunotechnology Immune System, Antibodies, Interferons and Vaccines Immunotechnology Hybridoma and Monoclonal Antibodies (Mabs) Animal Genomics Molecular Maps Animal Genomics Whole Genome Sequences and their Annotation Biotechnology in Medicine Part III Plant Biotechnology Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Culture Media and Cell Culture Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Tissue Culture, Micropropagation and Somaclonal Variation Plant Ce
5. Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals of Applied Microbiology
Author: by Glazer, Alexander N.; Nikaido, Hiroshi
Brand new, never opened. Overview of recent advances for professional life scientists and other professionals with interests in biotechnology. Interdisciplinary perspective.
6. Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA
Author: by Bernard R. Glick (Author), Jack J. Pasternak (Author), Cheryl L. Patten (Author)
A unique, adaptable textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses emphasizing particular aspects of modern biotechnology.
- Features straightforward, jargon-free writing and extensive figures to help students make sense of complex biological systems and processes.
- Includes expanded coverage of the latest innovations in DNA sequencing techniques, therapeutics, vaccines, transgenic plants, and transgenic animals.
- Allows instructors to easily tailor the content to courses focusing on the fundamentals of biotechnology as well as courses dedicated to medical, agricultural, environmental, or industrial applications.
7. Principles of Fermentation Technology
Author: by Peter F Stanbury (Author), Allan Whitaker (Author), Stephen J Hall (Author)
The successful structure of the previous edition of Principles of Fermentation Technology has been retained in this third edition, which covers the key component parts of a fermentation process including growth kinetics, strain isolation and improvement, inocula development, fermentation media, fermenter design and operation, product recovery, and the environmental impact of processes. This accurate and accessible third edition recognizes the increased importance of animal cell culture, the impact of the post-genomics era on applied science and the huge contribution that heterologous protein production now makes to the success of the pharmaceutical industry.
This title is ideally suited for both newcomers to the industry and established workers as it provides essential and fundamental information on fermentation in a methodical, logical fashion. Stanbury, Whitaker and Hall have integrated the biological and engineering aspects of fermentation to make the content accessible to members of both disciplines with a focus on the practical application of theory. This text collates all the fermentation fundamentals into one concise reference, making it a valuable resource for fermentation scientists, as well as those studying in the field.
8. Biotechnology: A Textbook of Industrial Microbiology by Wulf Crueger
An up-to-date textbook that presents the key principles and major processes of industrial microbiology. Thoroughly grounded in microbial physiology and biochemistry, this edition includes new material on genetic engineering, including the use of recombinant DNA techniques for strain selection and for the production of pharmaceutically useful proteins, enzymes and amino acids.
9. Environmental Pollution and Remediation (Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology Book 4)
Author: by Ram Prasad (Editor)
This book presents state-of-the-art environmental remediation processes. Environmental protection and management is a global concern, especially in the context of industrial regions. Over the years, several conventional, engineering-based physicochemical decontamination methods have used in the remediation of polluted sites. However, these methods are expensive and have limited efficiency. Drawing on research and examples from around the world, this book offers a comprehensive review of and insights into green technologies and sustainable remediation alternatives. It discusses the emerging importance of nanotechnology, chemo and biosensors, indicator species, microbe-based remediation of organic compounds, and ex-situ remediation methods. Addressing the growing global need for a holistic overview of the environmental remediation of polluted sites, it will appeal to teachers, researchers, scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers. It also serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of biotechnology and environmental sciences.
10. The Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Microbial Biosynthesis and Feedstocks
Author: by Martin Koller (Editor)
The first volume of the “Handbook of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA): Microbial Biosynthesis and Feedstocks” focusses on feedstock aspects, enzymology, metabolism and genetic engineering of PHA biosynthesis. It addresses better understanding the mechanisms of PHA biosynthesis in scientific terms and profiting from this understanding in order to enhance PHA biosynthesis in bio-technological terms and in terms of PHA microstructure. It further discusses making PHA competitive for outperforming established petrol-based plastics on industrial scale and obstacles for market penetration of PHA. Aimed at professionals and graduate students in Polymer (plastic) industry, wastewater treatment plants, food industry, biodiesel industry, this book
Covers the intracellular on-goings in PHA-accumulating bacteria. Assesses diverse feedstocks to be used as carbon source for PHA production including current knowledge on PHA biosynthesis starting from inexpensive waste feedstocks
Summarizes recent relevant results dealing with PHA production from various organic by-products. Presents the key elements to understand and fine-tune the microstructure and sequence-controlled molecular architecture of PHA co-polyesters. Discusses the use of CO-rich syngas, sourced from various organic waste materials, for PHA biosynthesis
11. New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Trends of Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Biomedicine Systems: Perspectives for Human Health
Author: by Ali Asghar Rastegari (Editor), Ajar Nath Yadav (Editor), Neelam Yadav (Editor)
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Trends of Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Biomedicine Systems: Perspectives for Human Health discusses how microbial biotechnology helps us understand new strategies to reduce pathogens and drug resistance through microbial biotechnology. The most commonly used probiotic bacteria are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Therefore, the probiotic strains exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and other important properties. This new book provides an indispensable reference source for engineers/bioengineers, biochemists, biotechnologists, microbiologists, pharmacologists, and researchers who want to know about the unique properties of this microbe and explore its sustainable biomedicine future applications.
- Introduces the principles of microbial biotechnology and its application for sustainable biomedicine system
- Explores various microbes and their beneficial application for biofortification of crops for micronutrients
- Explains the potentials and significance of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in health and disease
- Includes current applications of beneficial microbes as Functional Food Products of Pharmaceutical Importance
12. Microbial Biotechnology: Principles And Applications (3rd Edition)
Author: by Yuan Kun Lee (Editor)
The rapidly expanding molecular biological techniques and approaches have significant impact on microbial biotechnology, hence the need for the addition of four new chapters in the third edition of this textbook — “Chapter 3: Application of ‘Omics’ Technologies in Microbial Fermentation”, “Chapter 5: Microbial Genome Mining for Identifying Antimicrobial Targets”, “Chapter 21: Bacterial Biofilm: Molecular Characterization and Impacts on Water Management” and “Chapter 23: Microbial Biomining”. “Chapter 15: Transgenic Plants” has been completely revised while most of the other chapters have been thoroughly updated in this new edition.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.
13. Microbial Biotechnology: Basic Research and Applications (Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology Book 1)
Author: by Joginder Singh (Editor), Ashish Vyas (Editor), Shanquan Wang (Editor), Ram Prasad (Editor)
Microbial 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.
14. Biotechnology of Microbial Exopolysaccharides (Cambridge Studies in Biotechnology, Series Number 9)
Author: by Ian W. Sutherland
This volume provides a thorough account of the structure and synthesis of microbial exopolysaccharides and of their widespread application across a broad range of industries, including food, oil and medicine. The successful exploitation of these polysaccharides requires a sound scientific understanding of their chemical and physical properties and also their biochemistry and biosynthesis.
15. Microbial Biotechnology
Author: by Elsa Cooper (Editor)
Biotechnology is a broad area of biology concerned with the development or manufacture of products using living organisms, biological systems and their derivatives. It integrates the principles of biological sciences such as biochemistry, cell biology, embryology, microbiology, etc. It overlaps with the fields of bio-engineering, molecular biology, biomanufacturing, biomedical engineering, etc. It has applications in the domains of food production, medicine and agriculture. The production of antibiotics and vaccines, production of wine, cheese and beer through fermentation processes, management and reduction of waste, etc. are some applications of biotechnology that are aided by microbes. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of microbial biotechnology. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.
