| Quorum Sensing and Its Biotechnological Applications Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Kalia, Vipin Chandra (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9811345163 ISBN-13: 9789811345166 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Medical Technology - Science | Life Sciences - Bacteriology - Science | Biotechnology |
| Dewey: 579.135 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.91 lbs) 278 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book delves into the biotechnological applications of Quorum sensing (QS)- a peculiar gene-regulatory process of some microorganisms. Quorum Sensing allows a large bacterial population to work together in a coordinated manner to carry out metabolic activities, which individual bacterium cannot. The different chapters describe how, associating bioremediation process with energy generation is an economical proposal, for reducing pollution and managing biowastes. The book discusses how QS can be exploited for biotechnological applications in generating bioproducts, bioenergy, bioremediation, biosensors, health and agricultural activities. It further highlights how QS is becoming an integral part of synthetic biology for genetic circuits for producing: (i) novel products, (ii) biosensors, (iii) bioactive molecules, etc. The book is divided into different sections for a clear understanding of the applicability of QS in, the Environment, Energy, Agriculture and Health sectors. |