Textbook of Industrial Microbiology

Textbook of Industrial Microbiology is a groundbreaking book encompassing the entire spectrum of industrial microbiology, filling a significant void in the field. From tracing its historical roots to exploring primary and secondary metabolites, down to downstream processing and product recovery, this book offers a cohesive narrative previously unavailable in a single resource.

The meticulously structured chapters discuss the systematic journey of metabolites, covering the screening of microorganisms, preservation techniques, fermentation media, fermenters, and the significance of industrially vital secondary metabolites. It provides insights for industrialists, elucidating crucial process parameters essential for comprehending and optimizing microbial processes. This textbook serves as a great resource for undergraduate, and postgraduate students, researchers, industrialists, and technologists

Discusses every facet of industrial microbiology from history to downstream processing Offers insights into optimizing microbial processes for students, researchers, and industry experts Consolidates screening methods, fermentation, and product recovery in one resource

Autorentext

Dr. Renu Agrawal is the Ex. Chief Scientist at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, India and Rural Program Coordinator at CFTRI. She has over 20 patents , 67+ publications in International and National Journals. She has presented more than 160 papers in various national and international conferences and delivered more than 900 talks. Guided students for M.Sc, M. phil and PhD in Biotechnology and Microbiology. Represented India as a team leader for the Asia meet at Indonesia, Bali nominated by DST, GOI. She had her PhD from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Her specialization are in microbiology. She has been awarded Karamveer Chakra by REX-UN, Best Woman Scientist NABS, Woman Achiever from International Guild of Woman Achievers, Reflections Excellence Award from All India Association of Rotary Inner Wheel, Kissan Ratna Puraskar from JCI International, Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award, Nari Shakti Award from Random Kindness and the Ministry of women and Child development and Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar to name a few. She has also written the nutritional policy for the Government of Karnataka on Food and Nutrition.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction and History of Industrial Microbiology.- Chapter 2. Emerging Technologies for Improvement of Microbial Strains using Omic Sciences and Measuring Methods for Maximum Product Formation.- Chapter 3_ Screening of Industrially Important Microorganisms.- Chapter 4. Preservation of Microorganisms.- Chapter 5. Organizations Involved in Microbiological Work.- Chapter 6. Fermentation Media and Industrial Sterilization.- Chapter 7. Fermentor.- Chapter 8. Industrially Important Secondary Metabolites.- Chapter 9. Probiotics.- Chapter 10. Bacteriocins.- Chapter 11. Production of Microbial Enzymes.- Chapter 12. Downstream Processing.- Chapter 13. Cell Disruption and Extraction Methods for Intracellular Lipids and Proteins.