Microbial Biotechnology: Fundamentals of Applied Microbiology - Hardcover

Glazer, A.N.; Nikaido, Hiroshi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0716726084 ISBN 13: 9780716726081

Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

This text provides a general survey of the commercial and technological uses of micro-organisms (principally bacteria, yeasts, viruses and fungi), describing relevant scientific techniques and how they are scaled up into practical industrial processes. The focus is on the science behind these techniques, the future breakthroughs and, where relevant, the potential practical barriers to putting this scientific knowledge to use. Features include: text boxes scattered throughout to enliven the text and provide more insight into individual applications; marginal notes defining new or key vocaulary words; and a glossary to help novice scientists or scientists from other disciplines navigate their way through the topics covered. This book is designed for upper-level undergraduates who have some background in microbiology and basic chemistry. It should also be useful to students of human resources, forestry, agriculture, food and animal science, human nutrition, allied health sciences, law, political science and business.

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Review

'A wonderful text for modern day study of microbes and their fantastic activities. It brings together so many aspects of microbes including their diversity, metabolism, genetics, etc., etc., etc. I wish I had such a book at my side when I was a student. The text will bring the wonders of microbiology to the student in a way that he/she will never forget.' Professor Arnold L. Demain, Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (R.I.S.E.), Drew University

'The application of science to practical problems of humanity has at times been approached with an air of apology. No longer. Biotechnology, especially of the microbiological variety is so closely linked to its scientific roots as to make for a seamless continuum. Nowhere is this more vividly demonstrated than in the second edition of Microbial Biotechnology, written by two leading scientists who have made stellar contributions to microbiology and biochemistry. This book, based on their authoritative insights and experience, unites the 'bio' and 'technology' in a masterful way. This is what we expected from the update of a classic in its field.' Moselio Schaechter, Adjunct Professor, San Diego State University; Distinguished Professor emeritus, Tufts University

Book Description

This fully revised and updated edition provides an exciting interdisciplinary journey through the rapidly developing field of microbial biotechnology. An ideal text for undergraduate courses in applied microbiology and biotechnology, this book will also serve as an invaluable overview of recent advances in this field for professional life scientists.

Edition details

• Publisher: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0716726084
• ISBN 13: 9780716726081
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 656