Biotransformations: Microbial Degradation of Health-Risk Compounds
, by SinghNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780444819772 | 0444819770
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 6/1/1995
A comprehensive and consolidated account of how microorganisms can pla y a significant role in degrading and detoxifying toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic compounds is detailed in this book. Moreov er, the volume deals with all aspects of microbial degradation, rangin g from screening methods for the degradative microorganisms, processes of degradation, strain improvement for enhanced biodegradation, and e limination of undesirable compounds to improving health and environmen tal protection strategies.