Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (or microbes), which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and even prions. In short, microbiology refers to the study of life and organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Microorganisms are found in almost every habitat present in nature and are vital to humans and the environment. While some microbes are harmful, causing diseases that harm and kill people, animals, and plants, they are exploited by researchers. They have uses in food, water treatment, science and medicine, energy, warfare, and much more. This new book presents a collection of new research and studies covering advances in microbiology dealing with medicine, agriculture, and more.
Microbiology is the study of tiny microbesincluding bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi, microalgae, protozoans etc. They are ubiquitous in nature, survive and grow in both hospitable and unhospitable ecosystems, vital to environment, having both harmful & beneficial facet to the entire biological worldand are exploited by researchers. Microbiology exists in the world from the dawn of civilization. Our Grand mothers’ prepare curd since time immemorial without the knowledge that the bacterium Lactobacillus convert milk to curd. Our Grand fathers’ use to grow legumes after rice as a system of crop rotation to find better productivity without any scientific knowledge. It is the fact that the soil bacterium Rhizobium, symbiotically get associated with leguminous roots, form root nodules and fix atmospheric Nitrogen, increasing soil fertility. After the Monstrous discovery of bacteria in 1674 by Antony Van Leeuwenhoek, Microbiology Developed as a branch of Science. Exploring knowledge over conversion of hypothesis to phenomenon paves the way for new approachesleading tomile stones in the dome of microbiology. Scientists with their research excellence have recognised the potentiality of Microorganisms and today Microorganisms find their applications in Agriculture, Food, Textile, Paper, Leather, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic Industries etc. for quality value added products and sustainability of Human Society. Not only that, microbes find their wide application in environment cleaning through bioremediation, sewage treatment methods, biotransformation Technologies and so on. Microbial fuel cells are an alternate to fossil fuels too. Genetically modified microorganisms, show a great potentiality and applications, for the growth, development and sustainability of human society in various fields. Recent Advances in Microbiology Research deals withapplication of potential microbes to a specific endeavors viz., natural resources recovery, bioremediation, production of foods & supplements, chemicals, biomaterials, bio-energy, drugs, vaccines anddevelopment of diagnostic tools & biosensor techniques carried out by different workers in the field of microbiology. The Editors Have tried to compile this book, as a maiden effort to collate documentation to augment visibilitypertaining to recent developments in microbiological research. The editors, take vanity to congratulate and express their sincere thanks & gratitude to all the valuable contributions& the contributors received from diverse nook & corners of globe and administrative & technical support received from the publisher. As a matter of fact, it would help the students, academicians, researchers to abreast the recent knowledge in the field of Microbiological research.
Micro-organisms are highly ubiquitous in nature and manifold in their activity. Interest in microbiology increased quite significantly due to wide application of micro-organisms in studying different biological processes. An attempt has been made to introduce the readers to several areas of microbiology and microbial biotechnology and to provide insight into basic concepts of biology and practical applications of micro-organisms. To assist the readers in understanding the text, several illustrations and figures have been incorporated in the current volume. The topics covered in this volume are arranged in such a way as to maintain the thread of continuity with Volume One as well as to make it easy for those who are not acquainted with Volume One of the series. The editors believe that the previous book of the series, Recent Advances in Microbiology Volume-1, would also be helpful to readers in strengthening their concepts about different areas of microbiology and microbial biotechnology.
Exploring Microorganisms: Recent Advances in Applied Microbiology, contains a selection of papers presented at the VII International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology - BioMicroWorld2017 (Madrid, Spain). This book offers the outcomes of completed and outgoing research works and experiences of several microbiology research groups across the world. The volume is divided into the following sections: * Agriculture, Soil, Forest Microbiology * Environmental, Marine, Aquatic Microbiology. Geomicrobiology * BBB - Biodeterioration, Biodegratation, Bioremediation * Microbiology of Food and Animal Feed * Industrial Microbiology * Microbial Production of High-Value Products: Drugs, Chemicals, Fuels, Electricity ... * Biotechnologically Relevant Enzymes and Proteins * Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Microbiology * Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Antimicrobial Resistance * Biofilms * Microbial Physiology, Genetics, Evolution and Adaptation Readers will find this book a useful opportunity to keep up with the latest research results, insights and advances in the microbiology field.
"Biotechnological Advances for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Nanotechnology: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Life Sciences presents cutting-edge research associated with the beneficial implications of biotechnology on human welfare. The volume mainly focuses on the highly demanding thrust areas of biotechnology that are microbiology, molecular biology, and nanotechnology. The book provides a detailed overview of the beneficial roles of microbes and nanotechnology-based engineered particles in biological developments. Also, it highlights the role of epigenetic machinery and redox modulators during the development of diseases. In addition, it provides research on nanotechnology-based applications in tissue engineering, stem cell, and regenerative medicines. Overall, the book provides an extended platform for acquiring the methodological knowledge needed for today's biotechnological applications, such as DNA methylation, redox homeostasis, CRISPR, nano-based drug delivery systems, proteomics, genomics, metagenomics, bioluminescence, bioreactors, bioremediation, biosensors, etc. Divided into three sections, the book first highlights some recent trends in applied microbiology used in different areas, such as crop improvement, wastewater treatment, drug delivery, healthcare management, and more. The volume goes on to cover some advances in cellular and molecular mechanisms, such as CRISPR technology in biological systems, induced stem cells in disease prevention, integrated omics technology, and others. The volume also explores the indispensable role of nanotechnology in the precisely modulating intricate functioning of an organism in diagnostic and therapy along its application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and in food science as well as its role in ecological sustainability. This multidisciplinary volume will be highly valuable for the researchers, scientists, biologists, and faculty and students striving to expand their horizon of knowledge in their respective fields"--
This book presents a comprehensive collection of articles illustrating the importance of microbial community structure and function for ecosystem sustainability and environmental reclamation. It addresses a diverse range of topics, including microbial diversity, physiology, genomics, ecosystem function, interaction, metabolism, and the fruitful use of microbial communities for crop productivity and environmental remediation. In addition, the book explores issues ranging from general concepts on the diversity of microorganisms in soil, and ecosystem function to the evolution and taxonomy of soil microbiota, with future prospects. It covers cutting-edge methods in soil microbial ecological studies, rhizosphere microflora, the role of organic matter in plant productivity, biological nitrogen fixation and its genetics, microbial transformation of plant nutrients in soil, plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria, and organic matter transformation. The book also discusses the application of microbes in biodegradation of xenobiotic contaminants. It covers bio-fertilizers and their role in sustainable agriculture and soil health, biological control of insect pests and plant pathogens, and the latest tools of omics in soil microbiology, i.e. genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics, which offer pioneering approaches to the exploration of microbial structure and function.
Recent Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biochemistry, Vol. 2, provides a comprehensive treatment and understanding on application oriented microbial concepts, giving readers insights into recent developments in microbial biotechnology and medical, agricultural and environmental microbiology. Discusses microbial proteome analyses and their importance in medical microbiology Explores emerging trends in the prevention of current global health problems, such as cancer, obesity and immunity Shows recent approaches in the production of novel enzymes from environmental samples by enrichment culture and metagenomics approaches Guides readers through the status and recent developments in analytical methods for the detection of foodborne microorganisms
Biotechnology is one of the major technologies of the twenty-first century. Its wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary activities include recombinant DNA techniques, cloning and the application of microbiology to the production of goods from bread to antibiotics. In this edited book, the authors provide a complete overview of biotechnology. The fundamental principles that underpin all biotechnology are explained and a full range of examples are discussed to show how these principles are applied; from starting substrate to final product. With the use of comparative studies, this book also discusses the legal, agribusiness and public policy issues that connect intellectual property protection with advancements in agricultural biotechnology.
The rapid increase in microbial resources along with the development of biotechnological methods has revolutionized the field of microbial biotechnology. Genome characterization methods and metagenomic approaches further illustrate the role of microorganisms in various fields of research. Recent Advancement in Microbial Biotechnology: Agricultural and Industrial Approach provides an overview on the recent application of the microorganisms in agricultural and industrial improvements. The purpose of this book is to integrate all these diverse areas of research in a common platform. Recent advancement in Microbial Biotechnology targets researchers from both academia and industry, professors and graduate students working in molecular biology, microbiology and biotechnology. Gives insight in the exploration of microbial functional diversity in different systems Highlights important microbes and their role in enhancing agricultural productivity Provides understanding to the basics with advance information of microbial biotechnology Explores the importance of microbial genomes studies in agricultural and industrial applications
Microorganisms are a major part of the Earth’s biological diversity. Although a lot of research has been done on microbial diversity, most of it is fragmented. This book creates the need for a unified text to be published, full of information about microbial diversity from highly reputed and impactful sources. Recent Advancements in Microbial Diversity brings a comprehensive understanding of the recent advances in microbial diversity research focused on different bodily systems, such as the gut. Recent Advancements in Microbial Diversity also discusses how the application of advanced sequencing technologies is used to reveal previously unseen microbial diversity and show off its function. Gives insight into microbial diversity in different bodily systems Explains novel approaches to studying microbial diversity Highlights the use of omics to analyze the microbial community and its functional attributes Discusses the techniques used to examine microbial diversity, including their applications and respective strengths and weaknesses
