The Handbook of Microbial Bioresources - Hardcover

Vijai Kumar Gupta; Gauri Dutt Sharma; Maria G.Tuohy; Rajeeva Gaur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178064521X ISBN 13: 9781780645216

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed compendium of the methods, biotechnological routes and processes used to investigate microbial resources and their applications. It covers the fundamental and applied aspects of microorganisms in the health, industry, agriculture and environmental sectors, reviewing subjects such as pest control, health and industrial developments and animal feed. Essential reading for researchers in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals and agriculture, this book provides valuable information and presents recent developments in areas as diverse as crop productivity, mycorrhizal fungi, enzymes and plant disease management.

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About the Authors

- Professor Singh is Head of the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. Professpr Singh has been decorated with several National awards and honours for his key role in popularizing organic farming and translating agriculturally importnat microorganisms from lab to land. To his credit he has 20 U.S. patents which he has successfully transferred for commercial production of biopesticides to several industrial houses in India.

Dr Vijai Kumar Gupta is an Associate Professor at the School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University. Vijai has almost 15+ years of experience in teaching and research. His research interests include Biomass Valorisation, Microbial Engineering Biotechnologies, Functional Microbiomes, Advanced Bioprocessing and Fermentation Technologies and Bioactive Natural Products. Vijai is the Fellow of Linnaean Society, UK; Fellow of Mycological Society of India; Fellow of Indian Mycological Association; Fellow of the Academy of Microbiological Sciences, India; Pravasi Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India; and Associate Fellow of the National Academy of Biological Sciences India. To date, he has mentored/supervised many undergraduates, master's students, PhD researchers, and postdoctoral researchers. He has edited a good few books in his area of expertise for Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, Taylor and Francis, Springer-Nature, and CABI, UK. His multidisciplinary research has yielded several high-quality scientific articles, and his work has been widely cited in the field.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178064521X
• ISBN 13: 9781780645216
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 656
• Editor: Vijai Kumar Gupta