Introduction to Biotechnology
Blackwell Science Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 21. September 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-0-632-01139-1 (ISBN)
Description
This title provides an introduction to biotechnology for undergraduates in the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering, plant science, genetics and molecular biology. It is designed as an addition to basic texts in microbiology, and therefore assumes in the reader some knowledge of biochemistry and microbiology. There is a wide coverage of selected subject areas and examples. This is not just another textbook on industrial microbiology, but an introduction to a subject which is essentially multidisciplinary. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
62 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
367 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-01139-1 (9780632011391)
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Author
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
Content
Introduction; Microbial systems; The principles of gene cloning; Animal cell cultures; Plant cell systems; Growth and fermentation systems; Downstream processing; Enzyme technology; Foods and beverages; Fuels and chemicals; Health care; Agriculture; Waste treatment systems and biodegradation; Regulation and safety.