Microbiology (non-medical) Books

Book SynopsisGenexpression.- Nucleinsäuren. Replikation. Transkription. RNA-Prozessierung. Translation. Der genetische Code.- Regulation der Genexpression.- Chromatinstruktur. Transkriptionsregulation. mRNA-Stabilität (Eukaryoten). Translation. Proteinstabilität.- Mutationen und mobile DNA-Elemente.- Mutationen. Ursachen von Mutationen. DNA-Reparatur. Mobile DNA-Elemente.- Klassische Genetik.- Gregor Mendel (1822-1884). Mendelsche Regeln. Genkopplung. Definitionen.- Populationsgenetik.- Populationen. Hardy-Weinberg-Gleichgewicht. Evolutionsfaktoren.

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Book SynopsisDie Industrielle Mikrobiologie vereint das Fachwissen von Naturwissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren über die Nutzung von Bakterien und Pilzen. Als innovative Querschnittsdisziplin bietet sie wichtige Voraussetzungen für die Entwicklung konkurrenzfähiger Produkte auf der Basis umweltschonender Verfahren. So setzt z.B. die chemische Industrie heute bereits Mikroorganismen in Prozessen ein, um Rohstoffe und Energie sparen. In dieser Branche besteht ein zunehmender Bedarf an gut ausgebildeten Fachkräften.Dieses neue Lehrbuch wurde von erfahrenen Wissenschaftlern aus Hochschulen und der Industrie verfasst. Es soll Studierende aus Life Science-Bachelorstudiengängen sowie fortgeschrittene Studierende der Chemie oder der Ingenieurwissenschaften in die Industrielle Mikrobiologie einführen. Es vermittelt die Grundlagen der Entwicklung von Produktionsstämmen und erklärt spezielle Verfahren zur Herstellung mikrobieller Produkte. Dabei wird aufgezeigt, wie das Potential der Mikroorganismen optimal genutzt werden kann.Zunächst wird ein Überblick über die geschichtliche Entwicklung der Industrielle Mikrobiologie und eine Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik gegeben. Anschließend werden in 10 Kapiteln ausgewählte mikrobielle Verfahren zur Herstellung von Lebensmitteln, organischen Säuren, Alkoholen, Aminosäuren, Vitaminen, Antibiotika, Pharmaproteinen, Enzymen, Biopolymeren sowie Steroiden und Aromastoffen beschrieben. Im letzten Kapitel wird am Beispiel der biologischen Abwasserreinigung aufgezeigt, dass die Mikroorganismen nicht nur ein enormes Synthese-, sondern auch ein großes Abbaupotential besitzen, mit dem sie einen Beitrag zu den Stoffwechselkreisläufen auf unserer Erde leisten.Die Autoren wünschen sich, dass dieses Lehrbuch das Interesse vieler Studierender an diesem spannenden Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet weckt und sie daraus Nutzen ziehen können, um dann selbst zur weiteren Entwicklung der Industriellen Mikrobiologie beizutragen.Table of ContentsVorwort.-1 Geschichtlicher Überblick.-2 Bioverfahrenstechnik.-3 Lebensmittel.-4 Alkohole und Ketone.-5 Organische Säuren.-6 Aminosäuren.-7 Vitamine, Nucleotide und Carotinoide.-8 Antibiotika.-9 Pharmaproteine.-10 Enzyme.-11 Polysaccharide und Polyhydroxyfettsäuren.-12 Steroide und Aromastoffe.-13 Biologische Abwasserreinigung.

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Book SynopsisFood microbiology is a specialized field within applied microbiology that addresses the preservation of food from microbial spoilage and the provision of safe, nutritious food for consumption. Given the current global food crisis, it is crucial that we focus on food preservation to ensure that food is not wasted. The field of food microbiology is rapidly expanding to meet these needs. The textbook, which consists of 20 chapters, covers a range of topics related to food microbiology, including the types and sources of microorganisms in food, factors that influence microbial growth, and various methods of food preservation such as high temperature, low temperature, dehydration, osmotic pressure, irradiation, high-pressure processing, chemical preservatives, food storage, and packaging. Additionally, the book addresses food safety and quality management, fermented food products, dairy microbiology, microbial foods and chemicals, mushroom cultivation, and microbial enzymes. The textbook also includes a section on bacterial food poisoning, mycotoxins, and the impact of genetically modified foods, along with descriptive and objective questions. To aid in practical learning, the book also includes procedures for 15 experiments in food and dairy microbiology and a glossary of terms.

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Book SynopsisMicroorganisms are ubiquitous and indispensable for the existence of mankind. They show diversity in size, shape, metabolism and the range of positive functions they perform for sustaining the life on this planet. Bacteria have been exploited by the mankind since times immemorial for the production of various foods and enzymes. They reveal several types of metabolic reactions which are absent in eukaryotic organisms. The present book highlights the potential of microorganisms in solving the global energy crisis. Presently, the world is facing energy crisis due to depleting fossil fuels which are expected to get exhausted during the next 50 yeaOne of the alternative energy resources for the new millennium is expected to be the renewable energy including biomass from which a variety of biofuels can be obtained by the exploitation of microbes. This volume has been organized in 13 s which have been prepared to provide the readers with both an in-depth study and a broad perspective of microorganisms for sustainability of mankind. Further, it makes the readers familiar with the diversity in energy generating pathways among different groups of microorganisms and different types of biomass energy resources available on this planet and the various possibilities which can be exploited for converting these in to alternate energy sources with the help of microbes. A great effort has been made to provide the readers a comprehensive knowledge about different alternative fuels and value added products from microbes for the 21st century. It is hoped that this volume will prove useful to the students and professionals who are pursuing their career in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental sciences and Energy studies related to the alternate biofuels to solve the global energy crisis.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Fundamentals 2. Microbial Applications 3. Microbes and Their Commercial Use 4. Microbes and Recycling 5. Microbes and Alternative Energy 6. Bacteria and Energy 7. Microbes and Biomass Energy 8. Microbes and Fuel Development 9. Microbes and Hydrogen as Fuel 10. Microbes and Development of Biogas and Electricity 11. Generating and developing microbes and patenting them.

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Book SynopsisThe book is written for the college students to provide wide information about the fundamental aspects of microbiology. The book is designed in such a manner to understand all the basics, principles and recent trends in the field of microbiology. Enough diagrams and pictures are given then and there to understand the chapteIt also covers new concepts in microbiology such as environmental microbiology and biotechnology etc.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. History of Microbiology 3. Introduction to Microscope 4. Groups of Microorganisms 5. Bacteria 6. Fungi 7. Algae 8. Protozoa 9. Virus 10. Microbial Metabolism 11. Control of Microorganisms 12. Microbial Genetics - Basic Concepts 13. Industrial Microbiology 14. Immunology - Host Defense Mechanism 15. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 16. Environmental Microbiology

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Book SynopsisMicrobial Biotechnology is wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities which include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and the application of microbes to the production of goods from bread to antibiotics. This book is an attempt to highlight the significant aspects of the vast subject area of microbial biotechnology likes bioinformatics tool for PCR primer designing, fungal biotransformations, bioremediation by microbes, natural products from fungi, microbial diversity etc to provide a complete overview of the subject. It also addresses the role of bacterial plasmid in xenobiotic degradation, antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, ultraviolet-B radiation effect on microbes and human health. The book will be valuable to the researchers, biologist, microbiologist, scientists, post graduate students of microbiology, agriculture, biotechnology and medical science also.Table of Contents1. Bioinformatics Tool for PCR Primer Designing in Microbial Genomics by Dinesh Kumar and Dilip K Arora 2. Detection of the Non-ribosomally Assembled Toxic Cyanopeptides by Maria Estela Silva-Stenico, Augusto Etchegaray,Omar Teschke, Marli Fatima 3. Fungal Biotransformations. A Powerful Tool in Drug Metabolism Studies by Monica Tallarico Pupo , Keyller Bastos Borges, Warley de Souza Borges and Pierina Sueli Bonato 4. Methylotrophy in Bacteria - Concept and Significance by G. Selvakumar, Sehar Nazim and S. Kundu 5. Recent Advances in Plant Growth Promotion Mechanisms of Agriculturally Important Bacteria by R. Muthukumarasamy, V. S. Saravanan, V. R.Kumar, S. Natarajan & G. Revathi 6. Microbial Biocontrol Agents for Insects and Phytopathogens by S. Indira Devi and Ram Lal 7. Natural Products from Endophytic Fungi by M.B. C. Gallo, Denise O. Guimaraes, Luciano da S. Momesso, Monica T. Pupo 8. Marine Microbial Diversity and its Application in Biotechnology by Imelda-Joseph 9. The Importance of Extracellular Metal Immobilization for Rhizobium Persistence in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils by Sofia Isabel Almeida Pereira and Etelvina Maria de Almeida Paula Figueira 10. Bioremediation. A Natural Approach for Heavy Metal Contaminated Sites by Anju Rani, Alok Kumar and Reeta Goel 11. Role of Bacterial Plasmid in Xenobiotic Degradation by Abdullah Altalhi, Bahig El deeb and Youssuf Gherbawy 12. Mechanisms Involved in Tolerance of Mycorrhizal Plants to Heavy Metals by K.S. Subramanian, M. Thangaraju and R.A. Jegan 13. Impacts of Ultraviolet-b Radiation on Microbes and Human Health. The Biotechnological Perspectives by R. P. Sinha, M. B. Tyagi and Ashok Kumar 14. Antimicrobial Resistance in Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria. Progress and Challenges by Debajit Thakur, Minali Baishya, Barnali Sarma, Tarun Ch. Bora & Ratul Saikia 15. Molecular Systematics of Frankia - Actinorhizal Symbiosis by Balwinder Bajwa, Manprit Gill, Saubashya Sur, Asim Bothra and Arnab Sen

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Book SynopsisIn addition to the issues constituting the basis of microbial biotechnology, such as microorganisms culturing or their use in industry and environmental protection, the book includes modern analytical techniques known as "omics", as well as digital techniques used to record adverse changes in the environment those resulting from the harmful activity of bacteria and fungi. A color atlas (Chapter 8) with photos of the fungi discussed in each chapter was also included. The book was prepared with the use of many years of scientific and didactic experience of the authors who conduct classes in various fields and specializations of natural sciences. This resulted in the interdisciplinary nature of the publication. It will be useful not only for PhD students and students of biotechnology and microbiology, but also environmental protection, ecological biotechnology, urban revitalization, as well as all those interested in applying the latest achievements of these areas of science in practice.

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Book SynopsisThe present book embodies 15 s viz. Preparation of different liquid and solid media, isolation techniques for soil, air, water and seed borne microbes, micrometry, microbial growth, Ames test, assay of antibiotics, antibiotics sensitivity test, bacterial transformation, IMVIC test, growth curve of coliphage, culture techniques from body fluids, acid and alcoholic fermentation and each of which includes protocol of several microbiological practicals prescribed in the syllabi of graduate and post graduate courses of microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology. Besides these, the book also contains the methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis of air, soil and water borne pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes and agriculturally important microbes. Authors have prepared this MS with a view to provide laboratory techniques to all categories of UG and PG students to carryout laboratory assignments prescribed in their syllabi. For the convenience and better understanding, most of the methods have been described with help of flow chart and sketches. Authors are confident that the present book will certainly be very useful to learn and handle different type of microbiological experiments in the laboratory.Table of Contents1. Organization of microbiology laboratory. 2. Preparation of media-liquid and solid for growth of microorganisms. 3. Isolation techniques and maintenance of microorganisms. 4. Isolation of pure cultures from soil, air, water and seed surface. 5. Staining and microscopic examination of microbes. 6. Micrometry and measurement of spores. 7. Microbial growth. 8. Study of mutations by Ames test. 9. Assay of antibiotics, antibiotics sensitivity of microbes and demonstration of antibiotic resistance. 10. Bacterial transformation. 11. Biochemical characterization of enteric bacteria IMVIC test. 12. Isolation and one step growth curve of coliphage. 13. Testing of water quality bacteriological examination of water. 14. Culture from body fluids urine, stool, blood. 15. Mixed acid and alcoholic fermentation.

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Book SynopsisThe umbrella of microbial biotechnology in agriculture covers numerous scientific activities, ranging from production of biofertilizers to that of microbial pesticides; from biological nitrogen fixation to ligno-cellulose degradation; from production of biomass and bio-fuels to transgenic plants. The object of this book is to cover comprehensively different groups of microorganisms used for sustained productivity of plants important in agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The readers may appreciate the potential and fascination of biotechnological approaches used for utilizing microorganisms in sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry. The book is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the subject. The book will be useful to students, teachers and researchers interested in microbiology, biotechnology, natural resource management, organic farming and sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Historical Perspectives 2. Soil as a Reservoir for Agriculturally Important Microorganisms 3. Nitrogen Fixing Microorganisms 4. Microorganisms Modulating Phosphorus Nutrition of Plants 5. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizomicroorganisms 6. Microorganisms for the Biocontrol/Management of Soil-Borne Plant Diseases 7. Microorganisms for the Biocontrol of Insect Pests 8. Microorganisms for Control of Weeds 9. Microorganisms in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Compost 10. Mass Production and Quality of Microbial Inoculants

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Book SynopsisMicrobiology is one of the most important subject not only in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry but also in Medical sciences. This book is written based on the most relevant and current information of microbiology in the form of objective type questions so that everybody can read and understand it properly. The book is useful for scientists, teachers, students, officers, diagnosticians, laboratory technicians, public health professionals and medial personnel associated directly or indirectly with research, teaching, training, extension, diagnosis, epidemiology and control of diseases of microbial origin such as bacteria, parasite, virus, rickettsia, mycoplasma, chlamydia, fungi etc. The detailed information has also been provided on emerging and reemerging diseases of animals and humans. This book will provide up to date information of all the diseases of various etiologies which are of serious human and animal health threat globally. The objective type questions of various kinds on different diseases have been provided so that students, researchers, examinees, trainees etc can face any challenge with a certain degree of profound confidence. This book will be extremely useful to all the persons who are directly or indirectly involved in the diagnosis and epidemiological investigations of human and animal diseases and their welfare. Finally, all can enrich their knowledge on any aspects of microbiology from the book and clarify any doubts and concepts very easily and confidently.Table of Contents01. History of Microbiology 02. Microscopy and Staining 03. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells 04. Immunology and Immune responses 05. Diseases caused by bacteria 06. Diseases caused by viruses 07. Genetic Engineering 08. Antimicrobials 09. Reproduction and Growth of bacteria 10. Bacterial Genetics 11. Recombinant DNA Technology 12. Staphylococcus 13. Streptococci 14. Bacillus 15. Clostridium 16. Listeria 17. Corynebacterium 18. Actinomyces 19. Nocardia 20. Mycobacterium 21. Enterobacteriaceae 22. Yersinia 23. Pasteurella 24. Actinobacillus 25. Haemophilus 26. Brucella 27. Bordetella 28. Neisseria 29. Moraxella 30. Pseudomonas 31. Vibrio and Campylobacter 32. Mycoplasma 33. Spirochaetes 34. Leptospira 35. Rickettsia 36. Chlamydia 37. Miscellaneous questions

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Book SynopsisMICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND FUNCTIONS: Since their very first appearance on this planet, the microorganisms have benefitted our society in many ways. They are supposed to be the simplest but most versatile and talented products of evolution. They thrive in habitats extremely hostile to human life and are infinitely more skilled than any human chemist in their synthetic activities. Their rich diversity and their functional aspects make them indispensable components of our ecosystems. This book has been published on the eve of 75th Birth Day of Prof. Sudhir Chandra, Former Head and Emeritus Professor, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, who is well known for his concern to the microbes and made significant contributions in exploring their beneficial activities in different ecosystems. The book contains 31 articles written by distinguished scientists of the country having expertise in dealing with the microbes and exploiting their potential for the benefits of mankind. The articles included in the book are thought provocating and deals with: o the topics of Taxonomy, Diversity and Applications of VAM fungi in different Ecosystems o Applications of Microbial Technology for Treatment of effluents of a Gelatine Factory, Biodiversity of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Trichoderma, o Useful microbes of Mangrove Ecosystem, Extremophiles, PGPRs, Phytotoxins, Litter decomposition, Biopesticides, Botanical Pesticides, biofertilizers and so many others including major concerns about the Evolution and Conservation of Microbial Biodiversity. o All the articles written by the authors are original, timely and appropriate.Table of Contents01. Microbial Bio-Diversity, Evolution and Conservation. Major Concerns and Missing Links by H. N. Gour, S.M. Paul Khurana and K. Joshi 02. Soil Organisms. Key Factor to Plant and Soil Health by Raghvendra Pratap Narayan and Pallavi Rai 03. Taxonomy of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi with Special Reference to Glomus Species by Ashok Aggarwal, Anju Tanwar, Neetu and R.S. Mehrotra 04. Diversity of PGPR Microbes in Pesticides Degradation by V.C. Khilare, S.N. Kanade, A.B. Ade and L.V. Gangawane 05. Application of State-of-the-Art Microbial Biotechnology Coupled with Phycoremedial Measures for the Treatment of Secondary Liquid Effluents of a Gelatine Manufacturing Industry by Sudhir D. Ghatnekar and Santosh M. Sharma 06. Biodiversity in Mycotoxigenic Fungi by S.M. Reddy, S. Girisham and V. Koteswara Rao 07. Diversity of Nematodes and their Problems in Agroecosystem by S.P.Tiwari and M.N.Khare 08. Potentials of Trichoderma as Biocontrol Agent, its Ecology and Biodiversity by D. K. Agarwal, and R. K. Sharma 09. Litter Decomposition in Tropical Humid Forest by Pranita Borah and G.D. Sharma 10. Microbes and Green Technology. Soil Plant Microbe Interaction Perspective by Jamaluddin and Anuj Kumar Singh 11. Mangrove Ecosystem. A Marine Resource for Useful Microorganism by Nibha Gupta, Uday Chand Basak and Ajay Kumar Mohapatra 12. Fungi of Indoor Environment-A Qualitative Study by Deepmala Pandey and Nisha Misra 13. Rhizosphere Biotechnology. Strategies for Biocontrol of Aflatoxin Production in Maize Crop by A.K. Roy, N. L. Mandal and S. Roy 14. Algal Component in Lichen Formation. A Review by Navneet Kaur and M. P. Sharma 15. Mycorrhizal Diversity in Different Ecosystems by R.S. Upadhyay, R. Raghuwanshi and Akhilesh Kumar 16. Biodegradation of Green Manure by Soil Mycoflora by Asha Sinha and Manisha Srivastava 17. Relationship of Soil Nutrients with Plant Pathogens and Diseases Caused by Them by M.N. Khare 18. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis . A New Dimension for Agriculture and Environmental Development to Improve Production in Sustainable Manner byKamal Prasad and A.K. Pandey 19. Botanical Pesticides an Eco-Chemical Natural Alternatives by N.K. Dubey, Ravindra Shukla, Priyanka Singh, Archana Singh and Bhanu Prakash 20. Chemistry and Fluorescent Behaviour of Some Lichens from Garhwal Himalaya by M. P. Sharma and Amit Jakhal 21. Candida albicans - Diversity, Identification, Genome and its Life Cycle by Kamal Rai Aneja, Chetan Sharma, Ashish Aneja and Parveen Surain 22. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Agroforestry Systems by Ashok Shukla, Deepak Vyas and Anuradha Jha 23. Diversity of AM Fungi in Rhizosphere of Tree Species of Indian Thar Desert by Nishi Mathur, Mehboob Chouhan, Mohnish Vyas, Shilpa Yadav Minal Tamboli and Anil Vyas 24. Extremophiles. The Enigmatic Life by Shagun Sharma and Rohit Sharma 25. Innovative Package of Microbes and Fly Ash for the Reclamation of Salt Affected Soils by Rollie Varma and Avinash Pratap Singh 26. Taxonomic Diversity of AM Fungi in Alkaline Soils of Upper Gangetic Plains of Allahabad by Varun Khare and Pooja Rai 27. Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria as Biocontrol Agents by C. Manoharachary and K. V. B. R. Tilak 28. Soil Microbial Diversity in Natural and Man Made Forage Ecosystems by Pradeep Saxena, Diwakar Bahukhandi and Sharmila Roy 29. Phycotoxins by Richa Tandon, V.K. Dwivedi and G.L. Tiwari 30. AM Fungi . Importance, Nursery Inoculation and Performance after Out Planting by D.J.Bagyaraj and H.K. Kehri 31. Use of Ectomycorrhizal Technology in Reclamation and Reforestration of Degraded Land by Bendangmenla, T.Ajungla, N.S.Jamir and G.D.Sharma

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Book SynopsisThe entitled book "Freshwater Fish Parasites" spread over 10 s, with complete pictorial guide of different fresh water fish parasites all over the country. The detail etiology, clinical signs , prophylaxis and treatment of parasitic diseases have been discussed in a simplified manner for easy understanding of students,researchers,teachers,scientists and farmers in the field .The book covers most interesting s and will guide to identify and manage parasitic diseases including some aspects of latest developments in fish parasitological research. A comprehensive approach has been made to cover all the progressive areas of parasitic disease management starting from identification of the parasites, basic status of diseases towards various approaches to diagnose, prevent and control disease conditions. The parasitic problems of different fishes, like indigenous fishes, exotic fishes of commercial importance, sport fishes and ornamental fishes have been addressed to give a complete parasitic disease profile on total fishery. The behavior of the hosts, interrelationship of soil and water with parasitized hosts, and mechanism of parasitic attachment are important aspects of the concerned book.Table of Contents01. Parasites - An Overview 02. Introduction to Freswater Fish Parasites 03. Diseases, Parasites and other Maladies 04. Parasitism Versus Water Quality Parameters 05. Machanism of Parasitic Attachment in Fish 06. Zoonotic Potentiality of Parasites in Cultivable Food Fishes 07. Effect of Parasites on Fish Behaviour 08. Diseases and Parasites of Sports Fishes 09. Parasites on Exotic Fishes 10. Parasites Picutre Gallery

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Book SynopsisMicrobial organisms occupy a peculiar place in the human view of life. Microorganisms represent the richest repertoire of molecular and chemical diversity in nature as they underlie basic ecosystem processes. Microorganisms are used for various purposes including food production and preservation, management of pests and pathogens, bioleaching of metals, increasing soil fertility, generating biofuels, monitoring pollutants, cleaning up of oil spills, waste water treatment, assaying of chemicals and serving as tools for medical research. Besides microorganisms are the major sources of antimicrobial agents and produce a wide range of other important medicinal compounds including enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, antihelminthics, antitumor agents, insecticides, vitamins, immunosuppressants and immunomodulatoThe study of microbial diversity is thus important to solve new and emerging disease problems and to advance biotechnology.Table of Contents1. Bioinformatics Tools for Molecular Analysis of Microbial Diversity by Dilip K. Arora, Prem Lal Kashyap, Alok K. Srivastava and Sudheer Kumar 2. Importance of Marine Microorganisms in Drug Discovery Programme by Narsinh L. Thakur 3. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Diversity in Terrestrial Plant Species by D. J. Bagyaraj 4. Foraminiferal-diversity of Lakshadweep Archipelago, Arabian Sea by Subhadra Devi Gadi, Rajashekhar K.P. 5. Phenotypic Characterization of Mosquito Larvicidal Lysinibacillus Strains Isolated from Paddy Field and Mangrove Vegetation by Mohanty AK, Garg S, Dhindsa K, Kumar H and Kumar A 6. Molecular Microbial Ecology of Solar Salterns of Goa and the Isolation of Culturable Haloarchaea by Kabilan M., B. B. Salgaonkar and Judith M. Braganca 7. Isolation and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Producing Bacteria from Coastal Sand-Dune Ecosystem by Nayak P, Gaonkar, Mohanty A, Kumar A, Bhosle S, Garg S 8. Role of Indole-3-acetic Acid in Plant Growth and Development & Elucidation of its Biosynthetic Pathway in A PGPR Strain Serratia Marcescens SM15 by A.R. Alagawadi, Shiney Ammanna, Megha Patil, C.K. Doddagoudar, Avita K. Marihal and P.U. Krishnaraj 9. Diversity in the Biofilm Forming Ability of Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens by S.P. Doijad and S.B. Barbuddhe 10. Exploring Staphylococcal Diversity to Plan Novel Vaccine Strategies by D. R. Kalorey 11. Genetic Diversity of Ralstonia Solanacearum, a Phytopathogenic bacterium infecting solanaceous vegetables using rep-PCR and PFGE by R. Ramesh, S. Gaitonde and G. Achari 12. Diversity of Yeasts Isolated from Fermented Products by S.B. Barbuddhe, A.R. Desai, S.P. Doijad and N.P. Singh 13. Diversity Among Emerging Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli by D. B. Rawool, S. B. Barbuddhe, S. V. S. Malik 14. Escherichia coli: A Global Foodborne Enteropathogen by R.P. Kolhe and S.B. Barbuddhe 15. Harnessing The Diversity of Rumen Microbes by S.K. Sirohi, Prasanta Choudhury, A.K. Puniya & Prem Prashant Chaudhary 16. Agriculturally Important Traits of Fluorescent Pseudomonads of Western Ghats by A.R. Alagawadi, Ashwini Lande, Sheetal Kadawadkar, Soujanya Sunkad, C.K. Doddagoudar and P.U. Krishnaraj 17. Diversity of Important Bacteria Causing Bovine Mastitis by B. R. Shome, M. Bhuvana, Susweta Das Mitra, N. Krithiga, D. Velu, Rajeswari Shome, S.B. Barbuddhe, Apala Banerjee 18. Efficient Management of Soil Borne Pathogens of Vegetables Through Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) by M. Loganathan, S. Saha, T.K. Bag, V. Venkataravanappa, R. Garg and A.B. Rai

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to unravel the exciting field of food microbiology to the students. This book focuses on the importance and significance of an array of microbes found in food. Food science is a vast field that forays into microbiology, chemistry various elements and ingredients involved in its making and their use in industrial production and ultimately their involvement in human health. Food microbiology is a complex interdisciplinary science which requires critical thinking, innovative approaches, analytical abilities to understand- all of which are provided in this book. Provides a balanced introduction to all major areas of microbiology suitable for students. The illustrations in the text book have been included to match the text and to assist in the visualization of abstract concept.Table of ContentsSection-I: Basic and Applied: 01. History of Microbiology 02. Microscopy 03. Classification of Microorganism 04. Structure of Bacterial Cells 05. Morphology of Bacteria 06. Cultural Characteristics of Bacteria 07. Yeasts and Moulds 08. Pattern of Bacterial Growth 09. Biochemical Pathways of Energy Production 10. Bacterial Genetics 11. Culture Methods for Cultivation of Bacteria 12. Virus 13. Source of Infection 14. Sterilization 15. Preservation of Cultures 16. Food Preservation Section-II: Laboratory s and Knowledge Test: 17. Laboratory s

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Book SynopsisThis book discusses one of the biggest challenges of the food industry, which is waste management. Food industries generate high amounts of waste, both solid and liquid, resulting from the production, processing and consumption of food. Stringent environmental legislators have made the task of waste management more challenging. Through the three sections of this book, the readers are introduced to the different types of wastes generated, utilization of waste through food processing industry and sustainable waste management technologies. The different chapters describe how the biomass and the valuable nutrients from food industry wastes could be used to develop value-added products. The book reiterates that food wastes and their by-products are an excellent source of sugars, minerals, dietary fiber, organic acids, bio active compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids and phytochemicals etc.This book is an excellent resource for industry experts, researchers and students in the field of food science, food processing and food waste management.Table of Contents SECTION – I: Food industry waste: introduction, standards and management 1 Sustainable food waste management: a review 2 Environmental Standards & Regulations for waste management in food industries 3 Characterization and treatment of waste from food processing industries 4 Advances in waste water treatment in food processing industries SECTION – II: Utilization of waste from food processing industries 5 Novel approaches for value addition from by-products of fruits and vegetable industry 6 Phytochemicals from the Fruits and Vegetable Waste: holistic and sustainable approach 7 Peels & peel extracts: a review 8 Utilization of dairy processing waste industries 9 Potential value addition from cereal and pulse processed by-products: a review 10 Waste from oil-seed industry: a sustainable approach 11 Wealth from meat industry by-products and waste: a review 12 Post-Harvest Management of Climacteric Fruits in India: the promising road map for future 13 Agricultural waste produce: utilization and management 14 Bio-based packaging from Food Industry waste 15 Emerging opportunities for Valorization of Dairy by-products 16 Advances in Sugarcane Industry: by-products valorization SECTION – III: Sustainable Food waste management technologies 17 Microbial bioremediation: a sustainable tool for food industry waste management 18 Bioremediation of Food industry waste with fungi: concepts and innovations 19 Recovery of bio-active components from food industry waste 20 Food processing waste to Biofuel: a sustainable approach

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Book SynopsisThis book cover all types of microbe based polymers and their application in diverse sectors with special emphasis on agriculture. It collates latest research, methods, opinion, perspectives, and reviews dissecting the microbial origins of polymers, their production, design, and processing at industrial level, as well as improvements for specific industrial applications. Book also discusses recent advances in biopolymer production and their modification for amplifying the value. In addition, understanding of the microbial physiology and optimal conditions for polymer production are also explained. This compilation of scientific chapters on principles and practices of microbial polymers fosters the knowledge transfer among scientific communities, industries, and microbiologist and serves students, academicians, researchers for a better understanding of the nature of microbial polymers and application procedure for sustainable ecosystemTable of ContentsChapter 1. The production and applications of microbial derived polyhydroxy butyrates.- Chapter 2. Fungal exopolysaccharides: types, production and application.- Chapter 3. Isolation and purification of microbial exopolysaccharides and their industrial applications.- Chapter 4. A review on properties and application of xanthan gum.- Chapter 5. Biosynthesis and characterization of poly-(3)-hydroxyalkanoic acid by Bacillus megaterium SF4 using different carbohydrates.- Chapter 6. Mushroom mycelia-based material: an environmental friendly alternative to synthetic packaging.- Chapter 7. An overview of microbial derived polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB): production and characterization.- Chapter 8. Insight of Biopolymers and applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates.- Chapter 9. Microbial pigments and their application.- Chapter 10. Extracellular polymeric substances from agriculturally important microorganisms.- Chapter 11. Significance of bacterial polyhydroxy alkanoates in rhizosphere.- Chapter 12. Role of microbial biofilms in agriculture: perspectives on plant and soil health.- Chapter 13. Biological soil crusts to keep soil alive, rehabilitate degraded soil, and develop soil habitats.- Chapter 14. Fungal chitosan :the importance and beneficiation of this biopolymer in industrial and agriculture process.- Chapter 15. Role of microbial extracellular polymeric substances in soil fertility.- Chapter 16. Microbes derived exopolysaccharides play role in salt stress alleviation in plants.- Chapter 17. Microbial exopolysaccharides: structure and therapeutic properties.- Chapter 18. Microbial biopolymers: pharmaceutical, medical & biotechnological applications.- Chapter 19. Mycobacterium Biofilms synthesis, ultra structure and their perspectives in drug tolerance, environment and medicine.- Chapter 20. A comprehensive review on different microbial derived pigments and their multipurpose activities.- Chapter 21. Microbial polysaccharides with potential industrial applications: diversity, synthesis and their applications.- Chapter 22. Eco friendly microbial biopolymers: recent development, biodegradation and applications.- Chapter 23. Microbial biopolymers as an alternative construction binder.- Chapter 24. Genetic engineering approaches for high end application of biopolymers:Advances and future prospects.- Chapter 25. Microbial pigments: secondary metabolites with multifaceted roles.- Chapter 26. Bio-fermentative production of xanthan gum biopolymer and its application in petroleum sector.- Chapter 27. A comparative study on biodegradable packaging materials: current status and future prospects.- Chapter 28. Environmental implications of microbial bioplastics for a sustainable future.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers all aspects of probiotic bacteria and their metabolites, as well as their role and significance in human and animal health. Given the role of probiotic bacterial strains in the production of short chain fatty acids, butyrate etc probiotics may be considered as an alternative approach for the prevention or treatment of intestinal dysbiosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, hypertensions. Additionally, the significance of probiotics added in aquaculture systems for improving health, performance and growth of aquatic organisms has been highlighted. In this book, the multi-functional role of probiotics and their post-biotic metabolites in improving overall health status of man and animals, is discussed. It is a comprehensive compilation useful for researchers, academics, veterinarians and students in the field of microbiology, food technology and biotechnology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Bacillus spp. In Aquaculture mechanisms and Applications: An Update View.- Chapter 2. Immunity and Gut Microbiome: role of Probiotics and Prebiotics.- Chapter 3. Preventive Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food Allergy: potentials and promises.- Chapter 4. An Overview of Dairy Probiotic Microflora.- Chapter 5. Remarkable Metabolic Versatility of the Commensal Bacteria Eubacterium hallii and Intestinimonas butyriciproducens, Potential Next Generation Probiotics.- Chapter 6. Anti-carcinogenic Potential of Probiotic, Postbiotic Metabolites and Paraprobiotics on Human Cancer Cells.- Chapter 7. Postbiotic Metabolites of Probiotic in Animal Health.- Chapter 8. Probiotics Application: Implication for Sustainable Aquaculture.- Chapter 9. Honeybees Gut as a Reservoir of Probiotic Bacteria.- Chapter 10. Role of Probiotic Bacteria on Bio-availability of Functional Ingredients Under Fermentation Process.- Chapter 11. Quality and Health Aspects of Dairy Foods Affected by Probiotic Microbes and Their Metabolites.- Chapter 12. Encountering the Antibiotic Resistance by Bioactive Components and Therapies: Probiotics, Phytochemicals and Phages.- Chapter 13. Probiotic Bacteria as a functional Delivery Vehicle for the Development of Live Oral Vaccines.- Chapter 14. Promising Aspects of Probiotics and Postbiotics Derived from Lactic Acid Bacteria as Pharma Foods.- Chapter 15. Non-Dairy Foods as Potential Carriers of Probiotic Bacteria and Postbiotics.

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Book SynopsisMicrobes play a major role in the degradation of various pollutants. Therefore, microbes find potential application in the area of energy and environmental technology. The book provides in-depth literature on the topics of environmental and industrial importance. It is compiled to explore the application of microbe used in the degradation of aflatoxin, polymers, biomass into fuel, disinfectants, food products, xenobiotic compounds, lipids, steroids, organic pollutants, proteins, oil waste, and wastewater pollutants. This book will be of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists, and capacity builders. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of microbiology and environmental sciences. National and international remediation and restoration scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read. Table of Contents1 Microbial degradation of aflatoxin.- 2 Recent Advances in Microbial Degradation.- 3 Microbial Degradation in the Biogas Production of Value-added Compounds.- 4 Microbial Degradation of Disinfectants.- 5 Application of Microalgae Consortia / Cocultures in Wastewater Treatment.- 6 Microbial Degradation of Food Products.- 7 Microbial Degradation of Xenobiotic Compounds.- 8 Microbial Degradation in the Production of Value-added Compounds: Biohydrogen from Dark Fermentation and Microbial Electrolysis cell.- 9 Microbial Degradation of Lipids.- 10 Microbial Degradation of Steroids.- 11 Microbial Degradation of Phenol and Phenolic Compounds.- 12 Microbial Degradation of Chlorophenolic Compounds.- 13 Microbial Degradation of Proteins.- 14 The Microbial Degradation of Microplastics.- 15 Microbial Degradation of Antibiotics from Effluents.- 16 Microbial Degradation of Oils.- 17 Microbial Degradation of Biowaste for Hydrogen Production.- 18 Microorganisms and Soil Bioremediation: An Environmental Approach.- 19 Applications of Microbes in Bioremediation of Water Pollutants.

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Book SynopsisThis 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.Table of ContentsChapter 1.Impact of isotropic and anisotropic plasmonic metal nanoparticles on healthcare and food-safety management.- Chapter 2. An introduction to different methods of nanoparticles synthesis.- Chapter 3. Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Nanoparticles against Infectious Diseases.- Chapter 4. Nanotechnology in Food Science.- Chapter 5. Facets of Nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and safety: an emerald insight.- Chapter 6. Nanotechnology and its potential application in postharvest technology.- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology mediated detection and control of phytopathogens.- Chapter 8. Nanosystems for Cancer Therapy.- Chapter 9. Phytoplankton mediated nanoparticles for cancer therapy. Chapter 10. Nanotechnology and its potential implications in Ovary Cancer.- Chapter 11. Nanotechnology: An Emerging Field in Protein Aggregation and Cancer Therapeutics.- Chapter 12. Bio-nano interface and its potential application in Alzheimer’s disease.- Chapter 13. Potential of curcumin nanoparticles in tuberculosis management.- Chapter 14. Application of Nanobiosensor in Health care sector.- Chapter 15. Bioactive nanoparticles: A next generation smart nanomaterials for pollution abatement and ecological sustainability.- Chapter 16. Smart nano-materials for bio-imaging applications:An overview.- Chapter 17. Biology of Earthworm in a World of Nano-materials: New Room, Challenges and, Future Perspectives.- Chapter 18. Bioethanol production from agricultural wastes with the aid of nanotechnology.- Chapter 19. Nanotechnology for sustainable bioenergy production.

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Book SynopsisIndian mycologists have extensively studied various groups of fungi such as soil fungi, aquatic fungi, marine fungi, endophytic fungi, fungi associated with man and animals. Though several books on various aspects of fungi are published, this is the first account of the history and developments in mycology in India. It discusses at length various stages of development of mycology including both classical and biotechnological aspects. It begins with a historical account of Indian mycology, followed by a description of research on fossil fungi. Further chapters cover the latest updates on different taxonomic groups of fungi. A dedicated section describes the roles and applications of fungal endophytes. The book also includes research in other important areas such as mushrooms and wood rotting fungi. Different chapters are written by leading mycologists. This book is useful to students, teachers and researchers in botany, microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences, agriculture and industries using fungi to produce various valuable products.Table of ContentsAttached

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Book SynopsisBiochar prepared from agricultural biomass has received considerable attention because of the huge availability of ago-waste at zero cost, flexibility, high efficiency, renewability, faster contaminant removal rate, ability to treat concentrated effluent and reduction of sludge production after the treatment. This book on biochar is a comprehensive account of preparation of biochar from agricultural waste. It provides a roadmap in development of future strategy for pollution abatement and sustainable waste management. This book contains up-to-date information on biochar and its role in environment protection. The book covers useful information and applications of biochar to research scholars, academicians, agronomists, scientists and environmentalist working in the field of environment protection, bioremediation, waste management and climate change mitigation.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Application of biochar for wastewater treatment.- Chapter 2. Utility of Surface modified biochar for sequestration of heavy metals in water.- Chapter 3. Biochar and microbes- Collaborative approach for bioremediation of industrial effluents.- Chapter 4. Application of biochar for wastewater treatment.- Chapter 5. Synergistic approaches in the bioremediation of industrial effluents.- Chapter 6. Role of biochar in the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from wastewater.- Chapter 7. Recent advances in biochar-based dye remediation.- Chapter 8. Application of biochar for the treatment of textile dyes and wastewater.- Chapter 9. Conversion of agricultural wastes into biochar and its characteristics.- Chapter 10. Antiepileptic drugs: from public to environmental health problem.- Chapter 11. Biochar :A futurastic tools to remove heavy metals from contaminated soils.- Chapter 12. Conversion of agricultural wastes into biochar and its characteristics.- Chapter 13. Biochar as a tool for the remediation of agricultural soils.- Chapter 14. Removal of contaminants by modified biochar-based material.- Chapter 15. Application of biochar for wastewater treatment.- Chapter 16. A unique collaborative perspective on the utilisation of biochar in accelerated biodegradation of discharge from factories.- Chapter 17. Application of biochar for wastewater treatment.- Chapter 18. Restoration of contaminated agricultural soils.- Chapter 19. Application of biochar for soil remediation.- Chapter 20. Active control of environmental enteric viruses and bacteria using biochar.- Chapter 21. Application of biochar for soil remediation.

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Book SynopsisThe book has 2 sections; Section A focuses on Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology and Section B covers Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology. The book introduces Environmental biotechnology as a tool to progress towards sustainable development goals and covers green technologies such as Bio-plastics, Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation, Green vaccination, Bio-fuels, Microbial enzymes, Bioelectrical systems, eco-friendly handmade paper production, nature based sanitation solutions, and greener ways to tackle air pollution along with the application of GIS to monitor & manage COVDI19 pandemic. The Section B covers emerging & innovative technologies such as vermifiltration, Small scale PVA gel based innovative solution for wastewater treatment, Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and role of Role of Bio-selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in SBR’s. It holistically covers essential information on Enzymatic Biotransformation and Biopolymer based nanocomposites for dye waste treatment, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of heavy metals, Coir Retting and Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues. It is a promising book for researchers, academicians, teachers, students, industrial enterprises, policy makers, public health officials and general users. The book is closely aligned to curricula of post graduate courses in biotechnology, microbiology, environmental biotechnology and environmental science.Table of ContentsPart 1 Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology.- 1 The use of Environmental Biotechnology: A tool to progress towards sustainable development goals.- 2 Environment sustainability and role of biotechnology.- 3 Global Environmental Problems: A Nexus between Climate , Human Health and COVID 19 and Evolving Mitigation Strategies.- 4 Environment & Green Technology.- 5 Sustainable Technology: Foresight to Green Ecosystem.- 6 Green Technology for Bioplastics towards Sustainable Environment.- 7 Green Vaccination: Smart Plant Health Care for Human Welfare.- 8 Role of Emerging Green Technology in Remediation of Toxic Pollutants.- 9 Biofuel as a sustainable option to control environmental changes.- 10 Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation.- 11 Advances in Biological Nitrogen Removal.- 12 Application of Microbial enzymes: Biodegradation of paper and pulp waste.- 13 Microalgal Bioremediation: A Clean and Sustainable Approach for Controlling Environmental Pollution.- 14 Toxicological Impact of Azo Dye and their Microbial Degraded by-products on Flora and Fauna.- 15 Industrial Wastewater Treatment in Bio-electrochemical Systems.- 16 Novel Economic Method for Dynamic Non-Invasive Optical Monitoring of Turbidity.- 17 Exploring the Less Travelled Path of Ecofriendly Handmade Paper Production.- 18 Exploring the Niche: Real-Environment Demonstration and Evaluation of innovative Nature-Based-Sanitation Technologies in a Water scarce Community Context in India.- 19 Problems of increasing Air Pollution and Certain Management Strategies.- 20 Applications of Geographic Information Science and Technology to Monitor and Manage the COVID-19 Pandemic.- Part 2 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology.- 21 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology.- 22 Advanced and eco-friendly technologies for the treatment of industrial wastewater to constrain environmental pollution.- 23 Vermifiltration technology as a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment- Performance Evaluation, Applicability and Opportunities.- 24 Vermifiltration: A novel sustainable and innovative technology for waste water treatment.- 25 Small Scale Pva Gel Based Innovative Solution for Wastewater Treatment.- 26 Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) treating municipal wastewater: Full scale experience.- 27 Biodegradation of Soapstock: as an Alternative Renewable Energy Resource and Reduce Environmental Pollution.- 28 Influence of nanomaterials in combined microbial fuel cell-electro-Fenton systems as a sustainable alternative for electricity generation and wastewater treatment.- 29 Role of Bio-Selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in Sequencing Batch Reactor Based Stps of India.- 30 Emerging technique of Enzymatic Biotransformation of Amides to Hydroxamic Acid for Pharmaceutical and Dye waste treatment.- 31 Biopolymer based nanocomposites for removal of hazardous dyes from water-bodies.- 32 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of Heavy metals– A Revaluation.- 33 Application of Biotechnology for Providing Alternative of Fossil Fuel to Protect Environment.- 34 Coir Retting: Process upgradation and Pollution abatement through Environmental Biotechnology.- 35 Cadmium toxicity in rice: tolerance mechanisms, and their management.- 36 Evaluation of Residual Toxicity of Synthetic Pyrethroids in the Environment.- 37 Sustainable sanitation as a tool to reduce land degradation.- 38 Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues.- 39 Influence of the electrical stimulation using IrO2-Ta2O5êTi and RuO2-Ta2O5ê Ti anodes in the edaphological properties for the germination and growth of Zea mays L.- 40 Recent Advances in Biotechnology for generating Yellow Mosaic Disease resistance in mungbean (Vignaradiata L. Wilczek).

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive account of recent advances in the endophytic research. It covers recent perspective of endophytic research, molecular diversity, bioprospecting of novel genes using high throughput molecular techniques, and most importantly application of endophytes in practicing sustainable agriculture. Endophytic micro-organisms are mysterious living component associated mutually with plant roots and soil microbes. Various endophytic bacteria have attracted considerable attention for their ability to promote plant growth through direct mechanisms or by acting as biocontrol agents. Endophytes also find use in biocontrol, medicine, agriculture and food industry. This is a useful reading for the student of agriculture, environmental microbiology and biotechnology.Table of Contents1 Endophytic Bacteria: Application against biotic and abiotic stresses and Plant Health Improvements for Sustainable Agriculture.- 2 Endophytic Bacteria: Mitigating Abiotic Stress from Inside.- 3 Diversity and bioactive potential of endophytic bacteria from high-value medicinal plants.- 4 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Assisted Phytoremediation of Contaminated Soils.- 5 Endophytic Bacteria: Role in Phosphorous Solubilization.- 6 Endophytes of Medicinal plants: Diversity and Bioactivity.- 7 Title: Biotechnological applications of Bacterial Endophytes.- 8 Genetic Basis of Fungal Endophytic Bioactive Compounds Synthesis, Modulation, and Their Biotechnological Application.- 9 Endophytic bacteria for plant growth promotion.- 10 Bacterial Endophytes and Bio-nanotechnology.- 11 Role of Endophyte Metabolites in Plant Protection and other Metabolic Activities.- 12 Role of Bacterial Endophytes in the Promotion of Plant Growth.- 13 Bacterial endophytes and abiotic stress mitigation.

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Book SynopsisIndustrial microbiology utilizes microorganisms to produce industrially important products in a more sustainable way, as opposed to the traditional chemical and energy intensive processes. The present book is an attempt to provide its readers with compiled and updated information in the area of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. This book provides the basics of microbiology and how it has been exploited at an industrial scale. The book focuses on the role of biotechnological advances that directly impact the industrial production of several bioactive compounds using microbes-based methods under a controlled and regulated environment. On one hand, this book presents detailed information on the basics of microbiology such as types of microbes and their applications, bioreactor design, fermentation techniques, strain improvement strategies, etc. At the same time it also provides recent and updated information on industrial production, recovery, and applications of enzymes, alcohols, organic acids, steroids as a drug precursor, etc., using microbial biotechnological approaches. The book presents an overview of modern technological advances for the generation of energy (biomethane, bioethanol, and bioelectricity) and resource recovery from waste. It also highlights the application of CRISPR-based technologies in the industrial microbiology sector. This book is developed with the motive to benefit students, academicians, as well as researchers. The book will also find interests among microbiologists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, and engineers working in the application of the microbes-based approach for the development of greener technologies. Table of Contents1 Understanding the small world: The Microbes.- 2 Bacteria and their industrial importance.- 3 Industrial perspectives of fungi.- 4 Microbial fermentation: basic fundamentals and its dynamic prospect in various industrial applications.- 5 Fermenter Design.- 6 Strain improvement of microbes.- 7 Enzyme Kinetics: a plethora of information.- 8 Asparaginase: Production, harvest, recovery and potential industrial application.- 9 Laccases: production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application.- 10 Pectinases: Production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application.- 11 Production of malt-based beverages.- 12 Biotransformation of industrially important steroid drug precursors.- 13 Value addition to chemical compounds through biotransformation.- 14 Fermentation Strategies for Organic Acid Production.- 15 Biological Production of Succinic Acid: State of the Art and Future Perspectives.- 16 Biomass, Bioenergy, and Biofuels.- 17 Biomethanation: Advancements for Upgrading Biomethane in Biogas Technologies.- 18 Microbial Bioelectricity Generation & Product Electrosynthesis.- 19 Microbial assisted systems for lignin-based product generation.- 20 Bioremediation Technology : A cumulative study of Microbial bioremediation of heavy metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, acrylamide and polyacrylamide.- 21 Microbes and their application in the food and agriculture industry.- 22 Microbes in resource and nutrient recovery via wastewater treatment.- 23 Potential of CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing in the fields of industrial biotechnology-strategies, challenges, and applications.- 24 Animal cell culture: Basics and applications.

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Book SynopsisThis edited book presents nanotechnology-based approaches to improve quality of biofuels production. It covers the use of different nanomaterials in various biofuels production methods and their sustainable utility analysis to improve production of biofuels at economical and mass scale. Environmentally friendly, low cost, and synthesis via green and renewable resources are the main key features covered by this book. Advantages and sustainability scope of green and renewable material to synthesize nanomaterial and reduction in synthesis cost over to chemical synthesis cost have been discussed in this book. The book also explores various green synthesis possibilities to synthesize nanomaterials that are frequently involved in biofuels production process as catalysts. Various feasible mechanisms have also been explained. Maximum and sustainable use of green nanomaterials at every step of biofuels production is also one of the major focuses of this book. It covers mega audiences, which include academician, researchers, and industries people. This book will be highly interesting for researchers and scientists as well as related industries.Table of Contents1 Green Route Synthesis of Biomass Based Materials for Energy Production.- 2 Green Synthesized Bimetallic Nanomaterials for Bio-energy Applications.- 3 Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles for Biofuel Production.- 4 Recent advances in synthesis of Iron nanoparticles via green route and their application in biofuel production.- 5 Green synthesized carbon and metallic nanomaterials for biofuel production: Effect of operating parameters.- 6 Biosynthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles and their Application as Catalyst in Biodiesel Production.- 7 Phyco-Nanotechnology: An Emerging Nanomaterial Synthesis Method and its Applicability in Biofuel Production.- 8 Fungi mediated green synthesis of Nanoparticles and their Renewable energy applications.- 9 Green synthesis of nanoparticles by plants and their renewable energy applications.- 10 Recent Advances in Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Biofuel by Nanoparticles.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers different aspects of biodegradable packaging, such as their sourcing and application in food industries. The book focuses on the production and characterization of biodegradable food packaging derived from plant, animal and microbial sources. Chapters highlight the nano-technological interventions in biodegradable food packaging and the less studied microbial biopolymer-based biodegradable food packaging makes it distinct from other related books. It includes the latest research and development in the areas of food processing, food packaging, material science and polymeric science. It also discusses the standards and regulatory guidelines about the biodegradability testing of these polymers.This book is meant for researchers in food science, food packaging, bioprocess technology, polymer science and biochemical engineering. It is also beneficial for faculty members and students of food microbiology, food technology, dairy technology. The book is also meant for small entrepreneurs and farmers who are interested in bio-plastic usage for food packaging.Table of Contents 1. Introduction-Scope and importance of biodegradable polymers 2. Plant derrived biopolymers in food packaging-current status and market potential 3. Animal derived biopolymers in food packaging-current status and market potential 4. Microbially derived biodegradable polymers as food packaging tool 5. Polyhdroxyalkanoates (PHAs) in Food packaging 6. Polylactide (PLA) in biodegradable food packaging- synthesis, properties & biocompatibility 7. Role of agro-waste in economical food packaging synthesis 8. Enzymes involved in synthesis of biodegradable food packaging materials 9. Metabolic engineering for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers with potential applications in food packaging 10. Downstream processing strategies for synthesis of biodegradable polymers 11. Functionality test methods for biodegradable polymers 12. Nanocomposite biodegradable polymers for food packaging 13. Application of biopolymer blends as edible films and coatings in food packaging 14. Biopolymer based active and intelligent packaging for food applications. 15. Standards and guidlines for testing biodegradability of bio-plastic 16. Future prospects of Biodegradable polymers in Food industry

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Book SynopsisThe book presents a systematic and detailed introduction on starch debranching enzymes concerning the classification, biochemical properties, features on sequences and structures, enzyme engineering, production, and current applications. All relevant contents are organized to focus on characteristics, productions and industrial applications of the starch debranching enzymes. It is purposed to deepen the understandings on the pre-existing researches, developments, and bottlenecks, and also to discuss the research hotspots and application perspectives of starch debranching enzymes. The book is written for researchers, professional/practitioners and graduate students in the field of enzymology, microbiology, and food science etc.Table of ContentsChapter 1. An Overview on Starch Processing and Key Enzymes.- Chapter 2. Classification and Enzyme Properties of Starch Debranching Enzymes.- Chapter 3. Sequence, Structure, and Engineering of Microbial Starch Debranching Enzymes.- Chapter 4. Production and the Applications in Preparation of Branched Sugar Products of Starch-Debranching Enzymes.- Chapter 5. Recombinant Expression of Starch Debranching Enzymes in Escherichia coli.- Chapter 6. Production of Starch Debranching Enzymes in Bacillus Strains. Chapter 7. Applications of Starch Debranching Enzymes in Starch Processing

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively reviews current and novel treatment strategies against human parasites, including protozoans and helminths, using natural products. The initial chapters summarize the conventional treatment strategies and natural-product based therapeutics against these parasites. It discusses biochemical tools and techniques for the discovery of natural product based drugs against human parasites. The book also covers the ingenious and innovative mechanisms to achieve drug resistance by the protozoan parasites and strategies to overcome the resistance. It entails mechanistic insight into the modulation of host immune responses to delay or inhibit parasite clearance and explores host-pathogen interactions that mediate immunity against subsequent parasite challenge. In turn, the volume helps in understanding the immunobiology of the parasites and tools to identify candidate vaccine antigens and novel delivery systems against the protozoan parasites. Lastly, it explores the role of advanced methods, including nanotechnology, marine bioprospecting, and microorganisms-derived biochemicals against the protozoan parasites.This book is useful for students and researchers of pharmacology, parasitology, zoology and other allied fields.​Table of Contents ​​

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses waste generation problems from various sectors, including industries, agriculture, and household. It focuses on how modern biotechnological approaches could help manage waste in an eco-friendly manner and generate precious bioenergy. It discusses the inadequate waste management systems damaging the environment and its adverse impacts on climate change-related problems. This book covers all the essential information regarding various types of waste and their management. It is a comprehensive compilation for understanding the efficient generation of bioenergy. It is a relevant reading material (resource) for anyone who wishes to study waste management as Chemist, Biologist, Biotechnologist, Industrialist, Ecologist, Microbiologist, Economist, and all disciplines related to the environment. Table of ContentsPart 1 Introductory Chapters.- 1 Emerging Frontiers of Microbes as Agro-waste Recycler.- 2 Microbes: the next generation bioenergy producers.- 3 Emerging and eco-friendly approaches for waste management.- 4 Ecofriendly microbial biofuel production from waste.- 5 Bioremediation: Current research trends and applications.- 6 Bioremediation: an approach for environmental pollutants detoxification.- 7 Bioethanol extraction and its production from agricultural residues for sustainable development.- Part 2 Biotechnological approaches.- 8 Byproduct valorization of vegetable oil industry through biotechnological approach.- 9 Omics tools: Approaches for microbiomes analysis to enhance bioenergy production.- 10 Omics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics etc.) tools to study the environmental microbiome and Bioremediation.- Part 3 Industrial waste management.- 11 Microalgae: Omics approaches for biofuel production and biomedical research.- 12 Waste Utilization and Minimization in Food Industry.-13 Ligninolytic microbes and their role in effluent management of pulp and paper industry.- 14 Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates using waste as raw materials. 15 Newer Aspects of Waste-to-Valorisation Technologies in Food Industry.- 16 Xylanase in waste management and its industrial applications.- 17 Organic Acid Production from Agricultural Waste.

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Book Synopsis1. Gut microbiota and its Importance in Health and Disease.- 2Recent Innovations in Probiotics and Prebiotics and Gut health.- 3. The Mechanistic Perspectives of Functional Foods - Probiotics and Prebiotics: A Focus on Colon Cancer and Human Health.- 4. Health Benefits of Probiotics and Prebiotics interaction.- 5. Genetically Engineered Probiotics and Potential in Therapeutic Applications.- 6. Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Gut-Brain Connection in Cancer Development.- 7. The influence of prebiotics and probiotics in colorectal cancer treatment.- 8. ROLE OF DIETARY PHYTOCHEMICALS IN GUT DYSBIOSIS: IMPLICATIONS IN COLON CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT.- 9. Probiotics: Immune responses and gut microbiome.- 10. Probiotics Formulation and Cancer Nano-vaccines in GI-Tract Cancer.- 11. Association between Gut Microbiome and Liver and Colon Cancer.- 12. Prebiotic Fortification: Millets in Building Resilience Against Colon Cancer.- 13. Probiotics in Colorectal Cancer: An Emphasis on Immunomodulatory and Anti-Cancer Properties.- 14. Cancer Risk in Alterations of Prebiotics.- 15. Priming the Nutrition-Gut-Immuno-Oncology Axis.- 16. Probiotics & Prebiotics in IBS. Therapeutic role of probiotics & prebiotics in irritable bowel syndrome.

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Book SynopsisPart 1: Fundamentals of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Enzyme Production.- Chapter 1:Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment Technologies - A Review of Recent Advancements and Emerging Technologies.- Chapter 2: Advancement in Pretreatment Technologies for Mixed Lignocellulosic Biomass .- Chapter 3: CRISPR and Beyond: Innovations in Enzyme and Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production from Lignocellulose..- Chapter 4: Optimizing Microbial and Plant Systems for Enhanced Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion to Biofuels  .- Chapter 5: Future-Forward: Emerging Methods for Optimizing Lignocellulolytic Enzyme Production from Microorganisms Part 2: Enzyme Optimization and Biomass Hydrolysis.- Chapter 6: Optimization of Cellulase Enzyme System for Lignocellulosic Biomass Hydrolysis: Challenges and Future Perspectives .- Chapter 7: Microbial Enzymes in Biomass Conversion: Innovations and Applications Part 3: Applications of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes.- Chapter 8: Microbial enzymes acting on Lignocellulosic Biomass: An overview (Pragya).- Chapter 9: Insights of Hemicellulolytic Enzymes for Detoxification of Biomass Used as Animal Feed     .- Chapter 10:Lignocellulosic Enzymes from Termite Gut for the Degradation of Plant Biomass  .- Chapter 11:Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment Technologies and Their Impact on Biocomposite Performance  .- Chapter 12:Applications of Nanotechnology in the Production of Biofuels: Emphasis on Nanomaterials and Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment.- Chapter 13:Transformation of Lignocellulosic Biomass into Value-Added Cellulose Nanocrystals and their Applications .- Chapter 14:Sustainable Enzymatic Solutions for Industrial Applications: Degumming of Bast Fibres, Biodeinking, and BiobleachingPart 4: Lignocellulosic Biomass in Bioethanol Production and Biorefineries.- Chapter 15:New Insights into Lignocellulosic Feedstock Conversion into Bioethanol: Biotechnological Perspectives .- Chapter 16:Biomass to Bioethanol: Promising Avenue for Sustainable Future .- Chapter 17:Circular Economy Approach to Lignocellulosic Integrated Biorefineries .- Chapter 18:Lignocellulose Biorefinery: Economical Perspectives on Industrialization, Technical Challenges, and Solutions Part 5: Specialized Industrial Applications and Innovations.- Chapter 19: Lignocellulolytic Enzymes Used for the Bio-deinking of Recycled Waste Paper: A sustainable feasibility .- Chapter 20: Eco-Friendly Biobleaching of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Pulp and Paper Industry .- Chapter 21: Insights into Hemicellulose Extraction and Bio-valorization into Xylitol for Overcoming Process Challenges Part 6: Advanced and Emerging Technologies.- Chapter 22: Emerging Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology strategies in the Development of Lignocellulosic Biomass-Based Biorefineries .- Chapter 23: Harnessing Fungal Metabolic Pathways for Efficient Production of Industrial Hydrolytic Enzymes.

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