Microbes

This book highlights the interrelatedness of microbes with life and environment. It stresses that microbes have a beneficial impact on human life and environment. It covers the various aspects of microbes such as molecular biology, interrelationships, microbial intervention in our environment, microbial biotechnology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, economic importance, interaction with medicinal plants, human beings, industrial relevance, influence on our health and so on. It will prove to be an excellent reference source for academics, students, scientists and professionals working in applied microbiology, biotechnology and bioengineering. Contents: 1.Impact of Micro-organisms on Environment and Health2.Synergism between Medicinal Plants and Microbes3.Gloriosa superba L.: Biology and Biotechnological Strategies for conservation4.Antimicrobial Activity of Some Ayurvedic Plant Drugs: An Appraisal of Evidence Based researches5.Cyanobacteria for Soil health and Sustainable Agriculture6.Cyanobacterial Secondary Metabolites: Emerging Trends and Prospects7.Interactions between the Physical and Biological Environment in Relation to Soil Health 8.Clostridium botulinu: The Source of Bioterror and Beauty9.Forms and Functions of Plant Growth promoting Rhizobacteria10.Effect of Co-inoculation of AM fungi and Bradyrhizobum japonicum on Nodulation, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content in Soybean11.Fungal Protoplasts: Impediments on Biotechnology12.Fungal Phytases in Ameliorating Nutritional Status of Food and Combating Environmental Phosphorus Pollution13.Intervention in Arsenic Rich Environment14.Applications of Alkalistable, Thermostable and Xylanostable Enzymes in Paper Industry15.Bioleaching and Microbial Mineral Degradation16.Environmental Benefits of Xylanase-Assisted Prebleaching of Kraft Pulps