Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Comprehensive presentation of the molecular diversity and biosynthetic potential of Kingdom actinobacteria obtained from unique niches, including their biotechnological applications

Bhim Pratap Singh (Edited by), Vijai Kumar Gupta (Edited by), Ajit Kumar Passari (Edited by)

9780444639943

Paperback / softback, published 9 February 2018

362 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm, 1.01 kg

Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications: New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a volume in the series New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering series, offers the latest on the biotechnology of Kingdom actinobacteria, covering unique niches like their endosphere, rhizospheric soil and contaminated sites, etc. The book also covers the bioactive secondary metabolites obtained from actinobacteria and describes the application of microorganism (Actinobacteria) in plant growth promotion and in environmental cleanup. Finally, the book describes the biocontrol aspects of actinobacteria and how they can control fungal phytopathogens and the production of secondary metabolites.

1. Methods Used for the Recovery of Culturable Endophytic Actinobacteria: An Overview 2. Actinobacteria from Rhizosphere: Molecular Diversity, Distributions, and Potential Biotechnological Applications 3. Molecular Markers Used for Identification and Genomic Profiling of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria 4. Freshwater Actinobacteria: Potential Source for Natural Product Search and Discovery 5. Actinobacteria: Eco-Friendly Candidates for Control of Plant Diseases in a Sustainable Manner 6. Biocontrol Potential and Applications of Actinobacteria in Agriculture 7. Endophytic Actinobacteria From Native Plants of Algerian Sahara: Potential Agents for Biocontrol and Promotion of Plant Growth 8. Streptomyces in Plant Growth Promotion: Mechanisms and Role 9. Current Status and Applications of Actinobacteria in the Production of Anticancerous Compounds 10. Biotechnological Potential of Thermophilic Actinobacteria Associated With Hot Springs 11. The Role of Actinobacteria in the Production of Industrial Enzymes 12. Characterization of the Genus Sinomonas: From Taxonomy to Applications 13. Actinobacteria: A Highly Potent Source for Holocellulose Degrading Enzymes 14. Metabolic Potential and Biotechnological Importance of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria 15. Biology of Pathogenic Actinobacteria: Nocardia and Allied Genera 16. Novel Perspectives of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanism in Actinobacteria 17. Detection and Expression of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Actinobacteria 18. Recent Trends in Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Actinobacteria 19. Antimicrobial Compounds From Actinobacteria: Synthetic Pathways and Applications 20. Bio-Augmentation of Actinobacteria and Their Role in Dye Decolorization 21. Future Prospects of Actinobacteria in Health and Industry 22. Genomics of Actinobacteria With a Focus on Natural Product Biosynthetic Genes

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Biotechnology [TCB]