Bioprospecting of Microorganism-Based Industrial Molecules

by Singh, Sudhir P.; Upadhyay, Santosh Kumar

• ISBN13: 9781119717249
• ISBN10: 1119717248
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-12-13
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Discover a comprehensive and current overview of microbial bioprospecting written by leading voices in the field

In Bioprospecting of Microorganism-Based Industrial Molecules, distinguished researchers and authors Sudhir P. Singh and Santosh Kumar Upadhyay deliver global perspectives of bioprospecting of biodiversity. The book covers diverse aspects of bioprospecting of microorganisms demonstrating biomass value of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and bioenergetic importance.

The authors present an amalgamation of translational research on bioresource utilization and ecological sustainability that will further the reader’s knowledge of the applications of different microbial diversity and reveal new avenues of research investigation.

Readers will also benefit from:

• A thorough introduction to microbial biodiversity and bioprospecting
• An exploration of anti-ageing and skin lightening microbial products and microbial production of anti-cancerous biomolecules
• A treatment of UV protective compounds from algal biodiversity and polysaccharides from marine microalgal sources
• Discussions of microbial sources of insect toxic proteins and the role of microbes in bio-surfactants production

Perfect for academics, scientists, researchers, graduate and post-graduate students working and studying in the areas of microbiology, food biotechnology, industrial microbiology, plant biotechnology, and microbial biotechnology, Bioprospecting of Microorganism-Based Industrial Molecules is an indispensable guide for anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of the subject.

Author Biography

Sudhir P. Singh, Scientist-D, Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology, Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali, India. He has been working in the field of molecular biology and biotechnology for more than a decade. His current research is focused on gene mining and biocatalyst engineering for the development of approaches for transformation of agro-industrial residues and under- or un-utilized side-stream biomass into value-added bio-products.

Santosh Kumar Upadhyay, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He has been working in the field of plant biotechnology for more than 14 years. His current research focuses on functional genomics.

Table of Contents

An introduction to microbial biodiversity and bioprospection
Application of Microorganisms in Biosurfactants Production
Microbial gums: Current trends and applications
Anti-ageing and skin lightening microbial products
Application of microbes in bioremediation
Microbial applications in organic acid production
Production of bioactive compounds vs. recombinant proteins
Microbial production of anti-microbial and anti-cancerous biomolecules
Microbial fuel cells and plant microbial fuel cells to degradation of polluted contaminants in soil and water
Microalgae based UV protection compounds
Microorganisms as a potential source of antioxidants
Microbial production of bio-methane from digested waste and it’s Significance: An overview
Enzymatic biosynthesis of carbohydrate biopolymers and uses thereof
Polysaccharides from marine microalgal sources
Microbial production of bioplastic: Current status and future prospects
Microbial enzymes for the mineralization of xenobiotic compounds         
Functional Oligosaccharides and microbial sources
Algal biomass and bio-fuel production
Microbial source of insect toxic proteins
Recent trends in conventional and non-conventional bioprocessing