Advances in Applied Microbiology
Academic Press
Published on 20. September 1993
348 pages
978-0-08-056453-1 (ISBN)
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Advances in Applied Microbiology
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- Front Cover
- Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 39
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Chapter 1. Asepsis in Bioreactors
- I. Introduction
- II. "Invaders"
- III. Consequences
- IV. Sources
- V. Approaches
- VI. Overcautious Approaches
- VII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Lipids of n-Alkane-Utilizing Microorganisms and Their Application Potential
- I. Introduction
- II. n-Alkane-Utilizing Microorganisms
- III. Total Lipid Contents
- IV. Fatty Acids
- V. Acylglycerols
- VI. Sterols
- VII. Fatty Alcohols, Ketones, and Epoxides
- VIII. Hydrocarbons and Waxes
- IX. Phospholipids
- X. Glycolipids and Peptidolipids
- XI. Biolipid Extract
- XII. Environmental Considerations
- References
- Chapter 3. Microbial Pentose Utilization
- I. Introduction
- II. Pentoses from Natural Sources
- III. Pentose-Fermenting Organisms
- IV. Pentose Metabolism
- V. Production of Solvents and Organic Acids
- VI. Factors Affecting Pentose Fermentation
- VII. Product Tolerance
- VIII. Strain Improvement
- IX. Future Prospects
- References
- Chapter 4. Medicinal and Therapeutic Value of the Shiitake Mushroom
- I. Introduction
- II. Medicinal and Therapeutic Properties
- III. Patented Products and Processes
- IV. Discussion
- References
- Chapter 5. Yeast Lipid Biotechnology
- I. Introduction
- II. Yeasts as Potential Sources of Lipids
- III. Importance of Yeast Lipids in Beverages and Foods
- IV. Medical Importance of Yeast Lipids
- V. Modification of Lipids
- VI. Commercial Significance of Yeast Lipid Biotechnology
- VII . Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Pectin, Pectinase, and Protopectinase: Production, Properties, and Applications
- I. Introduction
- II. Review of Pectin
- III. Classification of Pectic Enzymes
- IV. Role of Pectic Enzymes in Phytopathogenesis
- V. Applications of Pectinases
- VI. Protopectin-Solubilizing Enzyme (Protopectinase)
- References
- Chapter 7. Physicochemical and Biological Treatments for Enzymatic/ Microbial Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass
- I. Introduction
- II. Structure of Lignocellulosic Biomass
- III. Physical Treatment
- IV. Thermal Treatment
- V. Chemical Treatment
- VI. Biological Treatment
- VII. Epilogue
- References
- Index
- Contents of Previous Volumes
