Microbial Essentialism

An Industrial Prospective

1st Edition - March 9, 2024
Editors: Raghvendra Pratap Singh, Geetanjali Manchanda, Sreedevi Sarsan, Ajay Kumar, Hovik Panosyan
Language: English
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Microbial Essentialism: An Industrial Prospective refers to properties specifically possessed by microbes, including the secretion of metabolites which make them unique. These microorganisms can be commercially exploited for beneficial purposes such as the production of whole microbial cells, for products for direct use, or as starting raw materials in the manufacture of other commercial products. The book reviews the newest techniques, approaches, and options in the use of microorganisms for the manufacture of industrially important products such as pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, chemicals, proteins, foods and beverages, and fuels. Additional sections cover fundamental principles of established and innovative industrial microbiology and biotechnology processes and products while also discussing industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Foreword
Chapter 1. Important properties of lactic acid bacteria and their role in industry
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Lactic acid bacteria in medicine
1.3 The role of lactic acid bacteria in animal health and nutrition
1.4 Lactic acid bacteria in food industry
1.5 Waste degradation and utilization
1.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Probiotics: beneficial microbes for health and the food industry
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Important features of probiotics
2.3 Factors effecting probiotic activity
2.4 General mechanism of probiotic action
2.5 Probiotic foods
2.6 Diseases
2.7 Safety and quality assurance criteria for probiotics
2.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Enterococci in the food industry: friends or foes?
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Relevant enterococci in the production of dairy products
3.3 Enterococci in the production of meat
3.4 Enterococci in the production of fermented vegetables
3.5 Enterococci as probiotics for humans and animal feeds
3.6 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Dextran-mediated nanoparticles and its various applications
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Production of exopolysaccharides
4.3 Physicochemical attributes of dextran nanoparticles
4.4 Applications of dextran nanoparticles and its derivatives
4.5 Food industries
4.6 Cosmetics
4.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Bacterial biopolymers: current status and future prospects
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Bacteria produces different kinds of polymers
5.3 Medical applications of biopolymers
5.4 Industrial applications
5.5 Future prospects of microbial polysaccharides
References
Chapter 6. Biomedical application of bacterial cellulose: present status and future prospects
Abstract
6.1 Introduction to bacterial cellulose
6.2 Mechanism of BC formation
6.3 Properties and characteristics of BC
6.4 Applications of BC
6.5 Future perspectives
References
Chapter 7. Aminotransferases and aspartate ammonia-lyases as the biocatalysts for the syntheses of amino acids
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Aminotransferases and their classification
7.3 Aspartases and their classification
7.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Phototrophic microorganisms as the future of green biotechnology
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Composition and characteristics of alcohol industry wastes (DSG and BSG)
8.3 Potential application for alcohol industry wastes in various fields
8.4 Application of photosynthetic microorganisms
8.5 The potential of phototrophic microbes isolated in Armenia in alcohol production waste utilization
8.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 9. Microbial enzymes in plastic degradation
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Biodegradation of plastics
9.3 Microbial enzymes and their role in plastic biodegradation
9.4 Biodegradation of some common plastic polymers
9.5 Factors affecting biodegradation of plastics
9.6 Isolation, screening, and production of plastic-degrading enzymes
9.7 Advanced technologies
9.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Polyhydroxyalkanoates produced by extremophiles: main structure, synthesis, and application
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 The chemical structure of PHAs
10.3 Carbonosomes
10.4 Biogeneration of PHAs
10.5 PHA-producing extremophiles
10.6 Application of PHAs
10.7 Biodegradation of bacterial PHAs
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 11. Biotechnological potential of cold-adaptive extremozymes
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Cold-adapted microorganisms and enzymes
11.3 Industrial applications of cold-adaptive extremozymes
11.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 12. Neuropsychiatric applications of psychobiotics
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Psychobiotics and its role in neuropsychiatry
12.3 Food rich in psychobiotics
12.4 Studies in animal models to establish psychobiotic action
12.5 Clinical trials
12.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 13. 5-Aminolevulinic acid production: strategies for microbial biosynthesis, advances, and perspective
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Biodiversity of purple nonsulfur photosynthetic bacteria in the culture collection
13.3 Selection of media for cultivation of purple nonsulfur bacteria
13.4 Mutagenesis and isolation of 5-ALA producing strains
13.5 Optimization of cultivation conditions for 5-ALA production
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 14. Recent trends for enhancing oil recovery using microbial consortia
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Process of oil recovery
14.3 Microbial method (MEOR)
14.4 Conclusion and future aspects
References
Chapter 15. Biosynthesis of nanoparticles by microorganisms and its potential to revolutionize antibiotic drug market
Abstract
15.1 The multidrug resistance threat
15.2 Nanoscale antibiotics as frontiers in antimicrobials
15.3 Microbial synthesis of nanoantibiotics
15.4 Mechanisms of microbial synthesis
15.5 Nanotechnology and medicine
15.6 Antimicrobial action mechanisms of nanoparticles
15.7 Types of nanoparticles applied for antibacterial action
15.8 Antibiotic functionalized nanoparticles and metal complexes
References
Chapter 16. Microbial secondary metabolites: as a therapeutic agents
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 History of therapeutic use of microbial secondary metabolites
16.3 Synthesis of microbial secondary metabolites
16.4 Applications of microbial secondary metabolite as therapeutic drugs
16.5 Commercialization of microbial secondary metabolite derived drugs
16.6 Future prospective
References
Chapter 17. Microbial biosensor: a tool for effective bioremediation
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Whole-cell biosensors
17.3 Enzymatic biosensors
17.4 Microbial fuel cells
17.5 Bioluminescent biosensors
17.6 Bacterial biosensor
17.7 Application
References
Chapter 18. Plant growth-promoting fungi: a tool for agriculturally important industrial production
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Diversity of PGPF in rhizosphere
18.3 Conclusion
Reference
Chapter 19. Biodiversity, spreading, and practical appliance of nodule bacteria in Armenia: review
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Spreading of symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soils of Artsakh
19.3 Salt-tolerant symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria
19.4 Methods for long-term storage and preservation of root nodule bacteria cultures
19.5 On the specificity of root exudates of legumes and cereals
19.6 On the adhesive ability of symbiotic bacteria
19.7 Biological fertilizer Rhizomix
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 20. Bacillus antagonists: from rhizosphere to industry
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 PGPR as antagonists
20.3 Antagonistic behavior of Bacillus spp
20.4 Mechanism of biological interactions
20.5 Metabolites accountable for antagonistic behavior of Bacillus spp
20.6 Lytic enzymes
20.7 Siderophores
20.8 Induced systemic disease resistance
20.9 Crystal proteins
20.10 Biofilm formation
20.11 Commercialization strategy
20.12 Conclusions
References
Chapter 21. Emerging reservoir of ecofriendly resources within a natural endowment: industrial application of bacterial and fungal endophytes
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Significance of endophytes in the global upscaling of renewable industrial raw materials
21.3 Application of endophytic microbes in crop production
21.4 Application of endophytic microbes in livestock production
21.5 Use of endophytic microbes in human health
21.6 Application of endophytic microbes in food industry
21.7 Conclusion
Authors declaration
Credit authorship contribution statement
References
Chapter 22. Biofertilizers and biopesticides as microbial inoculants in integrated pest management for sustainable agriculture
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture
22.3 Integrated pest management
22.4 Classification of microbial inoculants for agricultural usage
22.5 Role of bioinoculants in IPM
22.6 Microbial inoculants: types, mechanism, and mode of action
22.7 Future perspectives
22.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23. Management of diversity and abundance of soil microorganisms to inhibit the occurrence of plant disease
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Comparative microbiome and identification of key microorganisms related with the soil suppressiveness
23.3 Disease management strategies to regulate the soil microbiome
23.4 Discussion
23.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 24. Microbial culture banks: a practice for sustainable future
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 History and types of CCs
24.3 Methods of CC/development
24.4 Spread-plate method
24.5 Economical prospective of MCC
24.6 Applications of CCs
24.7 Conclusion
Funding
Conflict of interest
References
Index

Raghvendra Pratap Singh

Dr. Raghvendra Pratap Singh is an eminent scientist in the Microbial Biotechnology. He has received his PhD from Gurukul Kangri University, India and is presently working in Research and Development Division, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun. Since 2014-2016, He worked as Research Scientist in Shandong University. His research contributions relate to the area of ecology of myxobacteria, plant-microbes interaction and microbial genomics. He is member of Aquatic Biodiversity Society and has a certification from Food and Drug association of India. He has received several awards and grants from various scientific agencies and societies such as Young Scientist award by ABA-2017, SERB-DST grant, Chinese Postdoctoral Grant, DBT travel grant etc. He has participated as Speaker in several National and International scientific meets and conferences such as FEMS-2013 in Stresa, Italy, Myxo-2016 in Switzerland, AMI, PTPB-2014 etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Chief Scientist and Head, R&D, Azoth Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Noida, UP, INDIA

Geetanjali Manchanda

Dr. Geetanjali Manchanda is working as Head of the Botany Department in DAV University, Jalandhar, India. She received M.Sc. degree from Delhi University and Ph.D. from Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has extensively worked on plant microbe interactions in stressed and contaminated environments with special focus on mycorrhizae for the fortification of various crops. She has received the prestigious research grants from DST, India, and IFS Sweden. She has contributed immensely to the scientific community by publishing research papers and book chapters. She had recently authored 03 books in which one book is on the use of omics technology for microbiology that has been published by ICAR, New Delhi, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Sreedevi Sarsan

Dr. Sreedevi Sarsan completed her PhD in 2012 from Osmania University and is working as Head, Department of Microbiology and IQAC Coordinator of St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Hyderabad. She has 18 years of teaching and research experience in Environmental microbiology, Soil microbiology, Food microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, agricultural microbiology, and other fields of applied microbiology. She has completed UGC funded project and guided many UG and PG student projects. To her credit, she has published a book and contributed a number of book chapters. She has organized conferences and chaired many academic and technical sessions at various national and International conferences/seminars /workshops. She has been awarded with Best Woman Faculty (by Novel Research Academy in 2020); IMRF Excellence Award (by International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation 2019); Best Citizen Gold Medal Award (by GEPRA in 2019); Best Scientist Award (by IMRF in 2016); Young Scientist Award (in 2012).

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Microbiology. St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Hyderabad

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Microbiology, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, UP, India. Previously, he worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He did his postdoctoral fellowship in molecular microbiology from North-West University- Mafikeng campus, South Africa. He is an active member of scientific society “Association of Microbiologist of India”. He has published more than 50 research articles including review papers/book chapters in the leading international journals/publishers. He also has a patent for the formulation of liquid biofertilizer with increased shelf life for sustainable agriculture. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, and antibiotic resistance in food borne pathogens.

Affiliations and expertise

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, UP, India

Hovik Panosyan

Professor Hovik Panosyan graduated in Biology from Yerevan State University (YSU) in 1999. He received his PhD in microbiology from Institute of Botany of NAS of Armenia in 2003. He has been a faculty member at YSU since 2002 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2011. His main research area is Microbial Ecology and Biology of Extremophilic Microbes. He has been awarded numerous research fellowships and awards including FEBS Short-Term Fellowship (2009 and 2004), FEMS Research Fellowship (2009), NFSAT (2011) DAAD (2013) and has participated in international research together with USA, European and Asian partners. Dr. Panosyan is actively engaged in studying of microbial community of extreme environments (terrestrial geothermal springs, alkali-saline soils, subterranean salt deposits, copper and molybdenum mines distributed on the territory of Armenia) based on culture-dependent and molecular techniques. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, 4 books and 25 chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Yerevan State University, A. Manoogian 1, 0025 Yerevan, Armenia