Biotechnology Of Microorganisms

Microbial biotechnology is an important contributor to global business, especially in agriculture, the environment, healthcare, and the medical, food, and chemical industries. This volume provides an exciting interdisciplinary journey through the rapidly changing backdrop of invention in microbial biotechnology, covering a range of topics, including microbial properties and characterization, cultivation and production strategies, and applications in healthcare, bioremediation, nanotechnology, and more.Key features:Explains the diverse aspects of and strategies for cultivation of microbial speciesDescribes biodiversity and biotechnology of microbesProvides an understanding of microorganisms in bioremediation of pollutantsExplores various applications of microbes in agriculture, food, health, industry, and the environmentConsiders production issues and applications of microbial secondary metabolitesUnderscores the importance of integrating genomics of microorganisms in ecological restoration of contaminated environments