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The need for exploration, conservation, and sustainable utilization
of bioresources is undeniable for the survival and growth of
mankind. This new book throws light on new and recent research on
and development of effective strategies for sustainable utilization
of bioresources using modern tools and techniques to help meet this
challenge. This volume addresses the utilization of bioresources in
therapeutics, in biofuel, in agriculture, and in environmental
protection. Beginning with the diverse potential applications of
bioresources in food, medicine, and cosmetics, the volume goes on
to address the various different underutilized bioresources and
their sustainable uses. It discusses important advances in biofuel
and patents that highlight recent developments that address the
energy crises and the continuously fluctuating cost of petroleum.
It explores new renewable energy sources from bioresources and
their sustainable utilization in the bioenergy and biofuel
industry. Several chapters focus on the sustainable utilization of
bioresources in the agricultural sector. The volume considers that
developing countries have huge agricultural resources that could be
employed for production of value-added byproducts for the
sustainable development of a bio-based economy. The book discusses
efficient use of underexploited natural bioresources, new chemical
approaches for the generation of novel biochemicals, and the
applications of genetics approaches for bioresource conservation
and production of value-added products. Further, strategies for the
production of biopesticides utilizing bioresources are also
discussed.
The discovery of enzymes as biocatalysts has led to various
biotechnological developments. The capability of enzymes to
catalyse various chemical reactions both in vivo and in vitro has
led them to applications in various industries, such as food, feed,
pharmaceutical, diagnostics, detergent, textile, paper, leather,
and fine chemical industries. Microbial Fermentation and Enzyme
Technology mainly focuses on production and application of enzymes
in various industries. Further, it also discusses recent
developments in enzyme engineering particularly those involved in
creating and improving product formations through enzyme and
fermentation technology. Salient features: Includes current
research and developments in the area of microbial aspects in
different fields like food, chemicals, pharmaceutical, bioprocess,
etc. Discusses various enzymes that are used in refinement of
environmental pollutions and its application in different
industrial sectors Focuses on production and application of enzymes
in various industries Highlights recent developments in enzyme
engineering with respect to its application in textile,
pharmaceutical, nanobiotechnology, bioremediation and many other
related fields.
Ethnopharmacology and Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants provides a
multitude of contemporary views on the diversity of medicinal
plants, discussing both their traditional uses and therapeutic
claims. This book emphasizes the importance of cataloging
ethnomedical information as well as examining and preserving the
diversity of traditional medicines. It also discusses the
challenges present with limited access to modern medicine and the
ways in which research can be conducted to enhance these modern
practices. The book also explores the conservation procedures for
endangered plant species and discusses their relevance to
ethnopharmacology. Each chapter of this book relays the research of
experts in the field who conducted research in diverse landscapes
of India, providing a detailed account of the basic and applied
approaches of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology. The book reviews
multiple processes pertaining to medicinal plants, such as
collecting the traditional therapeutic values and validation
methods. It also explores developments in the field such as the
diversity and medicinal potential of unexplored plant species and
applications in drug formulation to fight against anti-microbial
resistance (AMR).
The rapid urbanization and industrialization of developing
countries across the globe have necessitated for substantial
resource utilization and development in the areas of Healthcare,
Environment, and Renewable energy. In this context ,this
resourceful book serves as a definitive source of information for
the recent developments in application of microbial enzymes in
various sectors. It covers applications in fermentation processes
and their products, extraction and utilisation of enzymes from
various sources and their application in health and biomass
conversion for production of value added products. Different
chapters discuss various areas of bioprospecting in enzyme
technology, and describe why these are the mainstays for industrial
production of value added products. The rich compilation of the
cutting-edge advances and applications of the modern industrial
based techniques hold feasible solutions for a range of current
issues in enzyme technology. This book will be of particular
interest for scientists, academicians, technical resource persons,
engineers and members of industry. Undergraduate and graduate
students pursuing courses in the area of industrial biotechnology
will find the information in the book valuable. General readers
having interest towards biofuels, enzyme technology, fermented food
and value added products, phytochemicals and phytopharmaceutical
products will also find the book appealing. Readers will discover
modern concepts of enzymatic bioprocess technology for production
of therapeutics and industrial value added products.
Applications of Metagenomics: Agriculture, Environment, and Health
examines current metagenomics methods and their applications in
soil, polluted environment sites, agriculture production, and
health care, with separate sections dedicated to each application
area. Special attention is paid to the biotechnological study of
novel microbial resources for social welfare. Beyond applications,
the book discusses evolving next generation technology and
techniques used for carrying out metagenomics studies, and in doing
so highlights the latest research and advances in the field, along
with ways to adapt these approaches for different study types
across the biological sciences.Chapter topics range from
metagenomics for studying root microbial communities to microbial
diversity of the rhizosphere, fungal diversity, microbial
biodiversity in forest environments, the human microbiome, and
disease epidemiology, with one chapter dedicated to Covid-19
metagenomics.
The rapid urbanization and industrialization of developing
countries across the globe have necessitated for substantial
resource utilization and development in the areas of Healthcare,
Environment, and Renewable energy. In this context ,this
resourceful book serves as a definitive source of information for
the recent developments in application of microbial enzymes in
various sectors. It covers applications in fermentation processes
and their products, extraction and utilisation of enzymes from
various sources and their application in health and biomass
conversion for production of value added products. Different
chapters discuss various areas of bioprospecting in enzyme
technology, and describe why these are the mainstays for industrial
production of value added products. The rich compilation of the
cutting-edge advances and applications of the modern industrial
based techniques hold feasible solutions for a range of current
issues in enzyme technology. This book will be of particular
interest for scientists, academicians, technical resource persons,
engineers and members of industry. Undergraduate and graduate
students pursuing courses in the area of industrial biotechnology
will find the information in the book valuable. General readers
having interest towards biofuels, enzyme technology, fermented food
and value added products, phytochemicals and phytopharmaceutical
products will also find the book appealing. Readers will discover
modern concepts of enzymatic bioprocess technology for production
of therapeutics and industrial value added products.
Ethnopharmacology and Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants provides a
multitude of contemporary views on the diversity of medicinal
plants, discussing both their traditional uses and therapeutic
claims. This book emphasizes the importance of cataloging
ethnomedical information as well as examining and preserving the
diversity of traditional medicines. It also discusses the
challenges present with limited access to modern medicine and the
ways in which research can be conducted to enhance these modern
practices. The book also explores the conservation procedures for
endangered plant species and discusses their relevance to
ethnopharmacology. Each chapter of this book relays the research of
experts in the field who conducted research in diverse landscapes
of India, providing a detailed account of the basic and applied
approaches of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology. The book reviews
multiple processes pertaining to medicinal plants, such as
collecting the traditional therapeutic values and validation
methods. It also explores developments in the field such as the
diversity and medicinal potential of unexplored plant species and
applications in drug formulation to fight against anti-microbial
resistance (AMR).
Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies
discusses recent advancements in the field of different
bioprocessing aspects for the development of different reactors,
fermented products and phytopharmaceuticals. Written by leading
experts in the field, the book presents the basic principles of
upstream processing techniques, advanced downstream process
technologies, and recycling of by-products during
formation/production of various fermented and phytopharmaceutical
products. The informative chapters in the book outline an
application-oriented path for academicians, researchers and
scientists in the field of industrial fermentation technology and
phytopharmaceutical production.
This textbook provides practical guidelines on conducting
experiments across the entire spectrum of environmental
biotechnology. It opens with general information on laboratory
safety, rules and regulations, as well as a description of various
equipment commonly used in environmental laboratories. It then
discusses in detail the major experiments in basic and advanced
environmental studies, including the analysis of water and soil
samples; the isolation, culture, and biochemical characterization
of microbes; and plant tissue culture techniques and nutrient
analyses. Each chapter features detailed method sections and
easy-to-follow protocols, and offers guidance on calculations and
formulas, as well as illustrative flow charts to assist with
troubleshooting for each experiment. Given its scope, the book is
an invaluable aid for laboratory researchers studying environmental
biotechnology, and a rich source of information and advice for
advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of
environmental science and biotechnology.
Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the
inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They
represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the
most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various
life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves
are a resource of many different products, including;
microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially
important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines;
timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided
into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove
Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove
ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves,
including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves
themselves. The final part pays special attention to
biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as
antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant
activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical
applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization
of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies
in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an
up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent
reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine
biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems.
Pharmacological biotechnology is applied to and used to study drug
development, working mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapies. This
textbook covers the whole range of experiments related to
pharmacology. It also contains basic laboratory safety guidelines
along with the basic calculations and formulas used in a
laboratory. Each chapter starts with an introduction/theory into
the basic approach followed by detailed methods sections with
easy-to-follow protocols and comprehensive troubleshooting,
calculations and possible questions for examination. The target
group is researchers who are studying pharmacological biotechnology
in the laboratory.
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