New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Microbial Genes Biochemistry and Applications
- 1st Edition - October 26, 2018
- Editors: H.B Singh, Vijai G. Gupta, Sudisha Jogaiah
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 6 3 5 0 3 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 6 3 5 1 0 - 5
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Genes Biochemistry and Applications consolidates the most widely used genetic methods available… Read more
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Genes Biochemistry and Applications consolidates the most widely used genetic methods available, bringing together the fields of biochemistry, biotechnology, and microbiology. The chapters outlined give clear and concise direction on both standard and applied microbial genetic improvements, presenting undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers with the latest developments in microbial gene technology. In addition, the book describes the background and usefulness of each experiment in question. All chapters covered in the book are derived from current peer-reviewed literature as accepted by the international scientific community.
- Compiles the latest developments made in the area of microbial gene systems
- Includes exhaustive information on almost all areas of microbial gene technology
- Relates microbial engineering and its direct application to the production of many useful compounds
- Written by an international team of authors and compiled by award winning editors
Bioengineers, Biochemical Engineers, Biochemists, Biotechnologists, food technologists, enzymologists, and related professionals/researchers. Graduate and postgraduate students, researchers and microbiologists, mycologists
1. Gene Manipulation and Regulation of Catabolic Genes for Biodegradation of Biphenyl Compounds
2. Genetics and Molecular Biology of Genes Encoding Cephalosporin Biosynthesis in Microbes
3. Disruption of Protease Genes in Microbes for Production of Heterologous Proteins
4. Function profiling of microbial communities with three figures
5. Enhanced Resistance to Fungal Pathogens Through Selective Utilization of Useful Microbial Genes
6. Differential Expression of the Microbial β-1,4-Xylanase, and β-1,4-Endoglucanase Genes
7. Profile of Secondary Metabolite Gene Cluster in Microbe
8. Production of Recombinant Microbial Thermostable Lipases
9. Isolation of Cellulase Genes From Thermophilies: A Novel Approach Toward New Gene Discovery
10. Microbial Genes Involved in InteractionWith Plants
11. Virulence Factors and Their Associated Genes in Microbes
12. Modulation of Gene Expression by Microsatellites in Microbes
13. Polyketide and Its Derivatives
14. Synthetic Biology Strategy for Microbial Cellulases: An Overview
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 26, 2018
- Language: English
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H.B Singh
Professor Harikesh Bahadur Singh is Head of the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. Over the past 35 years, Professor Singh has served at Central Universities and CSIR Institutes with his teaching and research. Based on his scientific contribution and leadership in the field of plant pathology, Professor Singh has been honoured with prestigious awards, such as the CSIR technology award, M.S. Swaminathan award, Mundkur Memorial award, and BRSI Industrial Medal. His research has resulted in more than 300 publications and 17 books.
Affiliations and expertise
Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IndiaVG
Vijai G. Gupta
Dr Vijai G. Gupta is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at MITS University of India. Currently he is working as Research Scientist at National University of Ireland in Galway. Dr. Gupta’s present work is focused on the development and optimization of novel Enzyme-based bioconversion systems for biorefining and bioenergy. He has been honored with several awards, including the prestigious Indian ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and Indian Young Scientist Award. He has submitted 33 new fungal nucleotide sequences and deposited 147 fungal strains in International databases. His work with Fusarium spp., Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Penicillium spp. and Trichoderma spp. is augmented by contributions to biotechnological development, molecular diversity, secondary metabolites and industrial applications
Dr. Gupta is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Plant Pathology and a regional editorial board member of 8 other respected journals. He is the author of 40 journal articles and 27 book chapters. Gupta has also written and edited books and series from reputed publishers, including CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, USA; Springer, USA; Elsevier, USA; Nova Science Publisher, USA and LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, EstoniaSJ
Sudisha Jogaiah
Dr. Sudisha Jogaiah, is the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Science at the Central University of Kerala. Dr. Jogaiah is one of the leading scientists in dissecting the molecular mechanisms of rhizosphere fungi mediated Induce systemic resistance (ISR) underlying SA/JA/ET cross talk and its consequent effect on commercial biocontrol strategies in India. He is the Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences (FNASc.), Fellow of The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS.), Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences (FNABS), His research emphasizes plant–microbe interactions and eco-friendly crop protection, contributing to advances in sustainable agricultural practices. The vision of Dr. Jogaiah research offers a fresh perspective to agriculture, horticulture, and agro-ecosystems from “Laboratory to Land” and is designed to educate and train the farmers for implementation of sustainable crop production. Dr. Jogaiah has played active roles in both national and international academic circles and has an extensive record of scholarly publications and contributions to authored books and edited volumes. His work supports a deeper understanding of environmental science and its practical applications in sustainable agriculture.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Head Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasaragod (Dist.),Kerala, IndiaRead New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering on ScienceDirect