Microbial Growth Dynamics (Society for General Microbiology Special Publications, Vol 28) (Special Publications of the Society for General Microbiology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199631190 ISBN 13: 9780199631193

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1990

Synopsis

This volume features contributions from internationally known experts who report on a wide range of current research in microbial growth. It includes information on the growth of mycelia, biophysics of wall growth, diffusion limited growth, energetics of growth at low growth rates, kinetics of secondary metabolite production, and microbial population stability and optimization strategies. With important applications in industry and biotechnology, this book offers effective strategies for stimulating or limiting growth of microbial populations.

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Review

'Tthe book is worthy of careful attention by anyone studying mathematical treatments of microbial growth.Society for General Microbiology Quarterly

Synopsis

This volume records a conference on microbial growth and population dynamics held in honour of the retirement of Professor S.John Pirt. After a general overview, it discusses mycelial growth, kinetics of secondary metabolite production and many other views.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199631190
• ISBN 13: 9780199631193
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184
• Editor: Poole Robert K.