Entrepreneurship with Microorganisms

by A. C. Shukla (Editor)

Overview

Entrepreneurship with Microorganisms explains both the basic science and applications of microbiology and bio-resource technology, shining a special emphasis on its entrepreneurial applications. By focusing on basic principles, current research, and global trends, this comprehensive book provides a critical resource and serves as a complete one-stop source for undergraduate and graduates in microbiology, food, agricultural science, medical science, and industrial microbiology biotechnology. In addition, this book will be helpful in the creation of economic (commercial) value of the microorganism(s) based products and technologies as well as opportunities for new jobs at the global level.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443190490
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Series:	Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Pages:	508
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Shukla is currently Professor of Botany at the University of Lucknow, India where he is working on "Plant and their Bioprospects"/ Natural Products. He published around 100 papers/ articles; and is Editor/ Associate Editor of 7 International Journals publishing in USA; He holds 5 patents. He was the chairperson of the International eConference on Microbes with Entrepreneurship (IeCME20) and is State President (UP)- Microbiologist Society, India (2021-2023).

Table of Contents

1. Microorganisms as Bio factories of Powerful Agents against Plant Diseases
2. Fungi: A Microbial Community with Promising Potential of Bioremediation
3. Role of Fungi in Biotechnology
4. Fungi in Pharmaceuticals and Production of Antibiotics
5. Fungal Metabolites and their Importance in Pharmaceutical Industry
6. Fungal Enzymes in Textile Industry. An Emerging Avenue to Entrepreneurship
7. Fungi in Nutraceutical and Baking Purposes
8. Precision Fermentation of Sustainable Products in the Food Industry

9.Exploitation of Mycometabolites in Weed Management: Global Scenario &Future Application

1. Fungi as a Tool for Decontaminating the Environment from Range of Soil Contaminants
2. Biofungicide and Biopesticides: As a Potential Source of Plant Growth Promoter

12.Biofungicide and Plant Growth Promoter. Advantages and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship

13.Potential Use of Fungi as Bio-fertilizer in Sustainable Agriculture

1. Nutraceuticals Metabolites, Value Addition, and Industrial Products for Developing Entrepreneurship through Edible Fleshy Fungi
2. Fungal Endophytes as a Potential Source in the Agricultural Industry. An Idea for Sustainable Entrepreneurship
3. Trichoderma Bioinoculant: Scope in Entrepreneurship and Employment Generation

17.Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Alleviation of Biotic Stress Tolerance in Plants. A New Direction in Sustainable Agriculture

1. Microbased Biorefinery for Gold Nanoparticle Production. Recent Advancements and Future Aspects
2. Biofilm and its impact on microbial induced corrosion. An entrepreneurship and industrial perspective
3. Recombinant Fungal Pectinase and their Role Towards Fostering Modern Agriculture
4. Gold Nanoparticles: A Potential Tool to Enhance the Immune Response against Viral Infection

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Comprises conventional and contemporary approaches for microbes and their metabolites for developing value added products and processes