Microbial Biotechnology: Handbook for Natura [Hardcover]

Alexander N. Glazer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1994 | ISBN-10: 0716726084 | ISBN-13: 978-0716726081

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.

Editorial Reviews

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"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
Founder of Fermentation Microbiology Dept.,Merck & Co., Inc.;
Formerly Professor of Industrial Microbiology, MIT;
Past President,Society for Industrial Microbiology

"The second edition of Glazer and Nikaido's Microbial Biotechnology provides an essential intellectual link between the breakthroughs of the last ten years in our understanding of the fundamental processes that drive microbial function and the application of this knowledge to the technological challenges faced by society. The book is unique in the clarity with which specific industrial problems are delineated and in the cogent description of how current technology provides solutions. The range of subjects covered in this volume is astounding. They extend from microbial metabolites, antibiotics and polymers to recombinant vaccine production and enzyme and metabolic engineering. The basic scientific principles involved in associated areas, from microbial genetics to transgenic plant production and the world of 'Omics are presented in a straight forward manner so that a reader with some general biology background can grasp the the concepts and their application. In addition enough details and useful references are provided to engage the most sophisticated reader. Microbial Biotechnology fills the void generated by the absence of a suitable scientifically sophisticated text for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course in Biotechnology. It will also be a required addition to the library of all of those associated with industrial microbiology and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries including the research workers, patent lawyers, regulatory agents and even an occasional venture capitalist."
MELVIN I. SIMON
Biaggini Professor of Biology, California Institute of Technology;
Founder of the microbial biotechnology company Diversa

"Microbial Biotechnology comprehensively covers both the basics and complexities of the microbial world as it applies to biotechnology. Having the biochemical structures in place along with descriptive paragraphs of microbial facts is an added value in teaching students the amazing and wonderful capabilities of these invisible strangers and friends. From microbial diversity to recombinant and synthetic vaccines to primary and secondary metabolites to environmental applications, Microbial Biotechnology embraces the reader with both the primary foundations of microbiology to the latest advanced microbial methods being practiced in laboratories around the world. Reading the book reminded me as to why I became a applied microbiologist in the first place."
JENNIE HUNTER-CEVERA
President University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute;
Past President, Society for Industrial Microbiology

"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
Distinguished Professor, Emeritus,
Tufts University School of Medicine;
Past President, American Society for Microbiology

"Microbial Biotechnology is engrossing to read, and will be appreciated by anyone wishing to better understand the diverse means by which microbes are being exploited to solve biomedical, food, energy, and environmental problems."
K.A. Newman, Choice Magazine --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman & Company (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716726084
• ISBN-13: 978-0716726081
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,410,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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