Applications of Microbiology
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The influence of microorganisms in human life is both beneficial as well as detrimental also. Microorganisms are indispensable components of our ecosystem. The use of microbes to reduce pollutants, industrial wastes and household garbage is being given substantial importance these days. Microorganisms play an important role in the recycling of organic and inorganic material through their roles in the carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles, thus playing an important part in the maintenance of the stability of the biosphere.
This book “Applications of Microbiology” provides a comprehensive and critical review of the work done on different areas of microbiology including health care, industry and biological warfare etc. The book contains 11 chapters which include information on: Probiotics; Development in metagenomics for useful microbial products; Biotechnological intervention for manipulation of rumen bacteria; DNA vaccines; Antimicrobial activity of some plants and phytomedicines to combat mycotic infections. A chapter cover information on Industrial aspects of amylase enzyme. Comprehensive account of Biological warfare throw light on the misuse of microbes at world level. Articles on Biosensors – concepts & applications; Deinacoccus radiodurans bacteria that withstands radiations and IPR & microbes have added value to the book. This book will be useful to researchers, teachers and students of Microbiology, Medical and Life Sciences.
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| Author | P. C. Trivedi |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 978-81-7910-311-1 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | x+198 |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Publisher | Aavishkar Publishers, Distributors, Jaipur |