Microbial Essentialism: An Industrial Prospective refers to properties specifically possessed by microbes such as secretion of metabolites which make them unique and can be employed by industries. These microorganisms can be commercially exploited for beneficial purposes such as the production of whole microbial cells or their products for direct use or as starting raw material in the manufacture of other commercial products which can contribute to large-scale and profit-oriented businesses. Microbial Essentialism: An Industrial Prospective 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. It covers fundamental principles of established and innovative industrial microbiology and biotechnology processes and products. It also discusses industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products.

This book provides the readers with basic as well as advanced knowledge on microbial enzymes especially phytases. Phytases are a group of enzymes which hydrolyse phytic acid(a major constituent of cereals, legumes and oil seed crops) to less phosphorylated myo-inositol derivatives releasing inorganic phosphate. Although phytases can be derived from a host of sources, microorganisms are more promising for the production of phytases on a commercial scale. It discusses the concepts of isolation and purification of phytases from microbes. Various methods of optimization of media and fermentation parameters for maximum production of phytase are discussed in detail.The molecular, biophysical and biochemical characteristics of phytases are described. The book also covers the applied aspects of phytases such as their role in animal & human nutrition and in agriculture.The book will be beneficial to Undergraduate, Post Graduate students and Research scholars of Life Sciences.The systematic discussion of each topic added with references to information from current scientific publications would be of great value to readers to know the constantly evolving and challenging field of this science.