Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2018
- Latest edition
- Editors: Bhim Pratap Singh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Ajit Kumar Passari
- Language: English
Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a volume in the series New and Future D… Read more
Description
Description
Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a volume in the series New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering series, offers the latest on the biotechnology of Kingdom actinobacteria, covering unique niches like their endosphere, rhizospheric soil and contaminated sites, etc. The book also covers the bioactive secondary metabolites obtained from actinobacteria and describes the application of microorganism (Actinobacteria) in plant growth promotion and in environmental cleanup. Finally, the book describes the biocontrol aspects of actinobacteria and how they can control fungal phytopathogens and the production of secondary metabolites.
Key features
Key features
- Includes an overview of all types of actinobacteria, source and enzymatic activity
- Lists various bioengineering methods for the production of these enzymes
- Reviews numerous industrial applications of actinobacteria, i.e., crop improvement, removal of heavy metals, etc.
- Offers unique coverage of the application of actinobacteria in bioremediation processes
- Explores the plant growth promoting potential of endophytic actinobacteria
- Describes biosynthetic potential genes associated with actinobacterial genome
Readership
Readership
Researchers and students in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, chemistry/biochemistry in academia, government labs and corporate labs and provides new ideas to the upcoming research students about various biological applications of Kingdom actinobacteria
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Methods Used for the Recovery of Culturable Endophytic Actinobacteria: An Overview
2. Actinobacteria from Rhizosphere: Molecular Diversity, Distributions, and Potential Biotechnological Applications
3. Molecular Markers Used for Identification and Genomic Profiling of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria
4. Freshwater Actinobacteria: Potential Source for Natural Product Search and Discovery
5. Actinobacteria: Eco-Friendly Candidates for Control of Plant Diseases in a Sustainable Manner
6. Biocontrol Potential and Applications of Actinobacteria in Agriculture
7. Endophytic Actinobacteria From Native Plants of Algerian Sahara: Potential Agents for Biocontrol and Promotion of Plant Growth
8. Streptomyces in Plant Growth Promotion: Mechanisms and Role
9. Current Status and Applications of Actinobacteria in the Production of Anticancerous Compounds
10. Biotechnological Potential of Thermophilic Actinobacteria Associated With Hot Springs
11. The Role of Actinobacteria in the Production of Industrial Enzymes
12. Characterization of the Genus Sinomonas: From Taxonomy to Applications
13. Actinobacteria: A Highly Potent Source for Holocellulose Degrading Enzymes
14. Metabolic Potential and Biotechnological Importance of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria
15. Biology of Pathogenic Actinobacteria: Nocardia and Allied Genera
16. Novel Perspectives of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanism in Actinobacteria
17. Detection and Expression of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Actinobacteria
18. Recent Trends in Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Actinobacteria
19. Antimicrobial Compounds From Actinobacteria: Synthetic Pathways and Applications
20. Bio-Augmentation of Actinobacteria and Their Role in Dye Decolorization
21. Future Prospects of Actinobacteria in Health and Industry
22. Genomics of Actinobacteria With a Focus on Natural Product Biosynthetic Genes
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 9, 2018
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Bhim Pratap Singh
Dr. Singh is working as a Professor and Head, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, India, and has more than 20 years of experience in applied microbiology with a special focus on endophytic microorganisms and their applications in agriculture and health sciences. Dr. Singh explored the indigenous fermented products of Northeast India and isolated several probiotic strains, and characterized them. Currently, his group is exploring these isolated strains for their potential to synthesize neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, dopamine, and SCFAs, and incorporating these strains into functional beverages by adopting co-encapsulation technology. Dr. Singh has published more than 100 research articles and is a part of the Global Burden of Diseases collaborators. Dr. Singh edited 8 books with Elsevier and Springer on different aspects of applied microbiology.
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Vijai Kumar Gupta
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