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Expanding Horizon of Cyanobacterial Biology
- 1st Edition - June 26, 2022
- Editors: Prashant Kumar Singh, Maria F. Fillat, Viji Sitther, Ajay Kumar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 2 0 2 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 4 6 1 - 4
Expanding Horizon of Cyanobacterial Biology discusses the different aspects of cyanobacteria cyanobacterial application, providing a better understanding of cyanobact… Read more
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Request a sales quoteExpanding Horizon of Cyanobacterial Biology discusses the different aspects of cyanobacteria cyanobacterial application, providing a better understanding of cyanobacterial metabolism. Chapters deal with cyanobacteria applications and explore how to exploit cyanobacterial metabolism for industrial applications. Sections cover cyanobacterial applications for the production of nanoparticles, cyanobacterial diversity, and the characterization of different assemblages such as cyanolichens and cyanobacterial endophytes, along with their ecological, morphological and physiological aspects. In addition, bioactive compounds and their applications are explored.
Increasing attention has been paid by scientists across the globe to Cyanobacteria as they are ubiquitous microbes and, undoubtedly, an important organism in terms of carbon as well as nitrogen fixation. However, the research on these organisms is limited in terms of their diversity and distribution across the globe.
- Provides background knowledge for researchers concerned with cyanobacterial diversity and characterization of different assemblages
- Describes the exploitation possibility of cyanobacterial species for human welfare
- Discusses the different aspects of cyanobacteria, cyanobacterial application and better understanding of cyanobacterial metabolism
- Deals with the exploitation of cyanobacteria and their mats for bioremediation purposes
- Includes cyanobacterial nanotechnology and its applications in industry and allied sectors
Research purposes for the university as well as institutions and students interested in microbiology, life sciences, agricultural sciences, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, and plant sciences at both graduate and postgraduate levels. Microbiologists, ecologists, physiologists, plant biologists, environmentalists, molecular biologists, agronomists, pharmacologist and related researchers, who want to work in the field of cyanobacterial and plant researchers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- About the Editors
- Chapter 1: Recent trends of polyphasic approach in taxonomy and cyanobacterial diversity
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: The modern polyphasic approach for cyanobacteria identification
- 1.3: New/changes in taxonomy adapted to the modern polyphasic approaches
- 1.4: Metagenomic studies integrated with the polyphasic approach (the whole genome as a genetic marker)
- 1.5: Utility of polyphasic approaches on biodiversity studies based on amplicon metagenomics
- 1.6: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2: Interactions amoeba-cyanobacteria: From grazing to organelle endosymbiosis
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: The amoeba-cyanobacterium predator-prey system
- 2.3: Use of amoeba to reduce toxic cyanobacterial blooms
- 2.4: Amoeba-resistant cyanobacteria
- 2.5: The case of Paulinella chromatophora
- References
- Chapter 3: Bioactive compounds and pigments from cyanobacteria: Applications in the pharmaceutical industry
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Cyanotoxins for anticancer applications
- 3.3: Cyanobacterial metabolites and their applications
- 3.4: Anticancer pharmaceutical applications of cyanobacteria
- 3.5: Cyanotoxins in clinical trials
- 3.6: Cyanobacterial pigments for anticancer applications
- 3.7: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4: Cyanobacterial biofilms: Formation, distribution, and applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 4.1: Formation of cyanobacterial biofilms
- 4.2: Distribution and ecological roles of cyanobacterial biofilms
- 4.3: Biotechnological applications of cyanobacterial biofilms
- 4.4: New avenues of research: Mars colonization
- 4.5: Current limitations and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 5: Adaptation of cyanobacterial photosynthesis to metal constraints
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Limitations and adaptations of the photosynthetic apparatus of cyanobacteria to iron restrictions
- 5.3: Analysis of the photosynthetic function in vivo
- 5.4: Alternative soluble carriers of the photosynthetic chain
- 5.5: Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 6: Exploring genetic tools for cyanobacteria and their application for biofuels production
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Cyanobacterial strains for genetic engineering: Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002
- 6.3: CyanoGate
- 6.4: SyneBrick vectors for Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942
- 6.5: CRISPR/Cpf1 genome editing in cyanobacteria
- 6.6: Regulatory tools controlling gene expression in cyanobacteria
- 6.7: Light-inducible gene expression in cyanobacteria
- 6.8: Cyanobacteria and genetic instability
- 6.9: Cyanobacteria for feedstock production
- 6.10: Cultivation of cyanobacteria for biofuel production
- 6.11: Production of acetyl-CoA-derived fuels and chemicals in cyanobacteria
- 6.12: Isoprene synthesis by cyanobacteria
- 6.13: Cyanobacteria and plant bioengineering
- 6.14: Heterologous production of cyanobacterial products
- 6.15: Challenges of genetic modifications of cyanobacteria
- References
- Chapter 7: Oxidative stress in cyanobacteria: Sources, mitigation, and defense
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: ROS causes oxidative stress
- 7.3: Sources of oxidative stress in cyanobacteria
- 7.4: Conditions that lead to ROS production
- 7.5: Targets of ROS in cyanobacteria
- 7.6: ROS induced damage to cyanobacterial physiology
- 7.7: Mitigation against oxidative stress
- 7.8: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8: Cyanobacteria as agents of phycoremediation in integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA)
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 8.1: Bioremediation and phycoremediation
- 8.2: Cyanobacteria as agents of phycoremediation
- 8.3: Sustainable aquaculture and applications of cyanobacteria as phycoremediation agents in integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA)
- 8.4: Biorefinery with seaweeds and cyanobacteria
- 8.5: Culturing cyanobacteria for IMTA systems—A case study of a cyanobacterium, Arthrospira maxima (cyanobacterium)
- 8.6: Concluding remarks
- References
- Chapter 9: Cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds: A beneficial aspects
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Biologically active compounds from Cyanobacteria and its applications in pharmaceuticals
- 9.3: Applications of Cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals
- 9.4: Bioactive compounds from Cyanobacteria and its applications in agriculture
- 9.5: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Cyanolichens: An evolutionary perspective
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Cyanolichens and symbionts diversity
- 10.3: Threatened cyanolichen species
- 10.4: Endophytic fungal associations with lichens
- 10.5: Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 11: Modern strategy of cyanobacterial biohydrogen production and current approaches toward its enhancement
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Background about the researches
- 11.3: Hydrogen production by cyanobacterial cells
- 11.4: Cyanobacterial hydrogen synthesizing enzymes
- 11.5: Modern strategies to enhance hydrogen production by cyanobacterial cells
- 11.6: New trends and possibilities for the improvement of cyanobacterial biohydrogen
- 11.7: Economic evaluation of cyanobacterial hydrogen production
- 11.8: The advantages and disadvantages of cyanobacterial hydrogen production
- 11.9: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12: Dynamics of cyanobacteria in two thermal water bodies of the Western Ghats
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Sampling and analysis
- 12.3: Discussion
- 12.4: Epilogue
- References
- Chapter 13: Microalgae-mediated wastewater treatment and enrichment of wastewater-cultivated biomass for biofuel production
- Abstract
- Declaration of competing interest
- Credit author statement
- Acknowledgments
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Nutrient profile of different types of wastewater
- 13.3: Biochemical mechanism mediated wastewater treatment
- 13.4: Advantages of microalgae-mediated wastewater treatment
- 13.5: Microalgae cultivation methods
- 13.6: Harvesting methods
- 13.7: Microalgal biomass consumption for the production of different forms of biofuel
- 13.8: Major challenges associated with wastewater remediation
- 13.9: Microalgal biofuel production through biotechnological intervention
- 13.10: Future perspectives and conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- Index
- No. of pages: 298
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 26, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323912020
- eBook ISBN: 9780323984614
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Prashant Kumar Singh
Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram. He completed his Ph.D. degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. In his 14 years of research carrier, he has published more than 50 articles and book chapters and one book related to cyanobacteria and plant molecular biology. Dr. Singh also has exposure to various national and international institutes. Dr. Singh is also awarded by the Young Scientist Award and lifetime members of various scientific societies as well as reviewer of various peer reviewed journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University (A Central University), Pacchunga University College campus, Mizoram, IndiaMF
Maria F. Fillat
María F. Fillat earned the Ph.D. degree in Sciences (University of Zaragoza, Spain) in 1988. She completed her instruction as PhD student at the University of Konstanz (Germany) and Emory University (GA, USA) studying the role of flavoproteins flavodoxin and ferredoxin-NADP+ reductase in photosynthetic electron transport and nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria. From 1989 to 1991, Dr. Fillat worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Utrecht (The Netherlands) where she studied several aspects of molecular genetics in cyanobacteria. Since 2000, Dr. Fillat´s work is mainly focused in the functional study of FUR (ferric uptake regulation) proteins in cyanobacteria. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 1999 and Professor in 2012.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Zaragoza, SpainVS
Viji Sitther
Dr. Viji Sitther serves as a professor of biology at Morgan State University, USA. Her research specializes on the genetic manipulation of cyanobacteria and use of nanotechnological approaches for sustainable energy applications. She holds M.Phil., Ph.D. degrees in the biological sciences, and has more than 20 years of research experience. Her efforts to genetically engineer genes for salt tolerance and lipid production, and the use of plasmon-resonant nanomaterial for improved light capture have led to patents, and a start-up company, “HaloCyTech” reliant on the technology has been formed.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Biology, Morgan State University, USAAK
Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 175 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 32 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar’s research experience is in the field of plant–microbe interactions, postharvest management, cyanobacterial biology, and so on.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India