Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Albert G. Moat and published by Wiley-Liss. This book was released on 1995-06-23 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microbial physiology, the understanding of cell structure, growth factors, metabolism and genetic composition of microorganisms, is a field that is experiencing growth and strong interest. However, there is a lack of solid, comprehensive, and current reference books covering this part of microbiology. Microbial Physiology, Third Edition fills that void. This new edition is completely revised and updated to reflect the most current information and latest topics. Written by two of the leading experts in the field, Albert G. Moat and John W. Foster, the new edition of Microbial Physiology integrates genetics and molecular biology with bacterial physiology and metabolism in addition to providing an in-depth coverage of all the topics central to microbial physiology. Topics covered in the Third Edition include: Macromolecular Synthesis and Processing Regulation of Prokaryotic Gene Expression Bacteriophage Genetics Subcellular Structure of Microorganisms Nitrogen Metabolism Amino Acids, Purines, and Pyrimidines Morphogenesis: Development of Dormant and Resting Forms Microbial Physiology, Third Edition is the perfect reference source for professional microbiologists and graduate students in microbiology, as well as researchers in both the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Albert G. Moat and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-03-31 with total page 715 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fourth Edition of Microbial Physiology retains the logical, easy-to-follow organization of the previous editions. An introduction to cell structure and synthesis of cell components is provided, followed by detailed discussions of genetics, metabolism, growth, and regulation for anyone wishing to understand the mechanisms underlying cell survival and growth. This comprehensive reference approaches the subject from a modern molecular genetic perspective, incorporating new insights gained from various genome projects.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism written by Rani Gupta and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides useful information on microbial physiology and metabolism. The key aspects covered are prokaryotic diversity, growth physiology, basic metabolic pathways and their regulation, metabolic diversity with details of various unique pathways. Another focus area is stress physiology with details on varying environmental stresses, signal transduction, adaptation and survival. For instructional purposes, the book provides case studies, interesting facts, techniques etc. which help in showcasing the inter-disciplinary nature and bridge the gap between various aspects of applied microbiology.
Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Ann M. Stevens and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY UNITY AND DIVERSITY Explore the fascinating world of microbes in Microbial Physiology: Unity and Diversity. This comprehensive, advanced undergraduate-level textbook takes readers on a captivating journey through the intricate and often underappreciated world of microbial physiology, emphasizing both the common features that unify microbes and the diversity that makes them unique. In Part I: Unity, the book lays a strong foundation in the basics of microbial physiology. Delve into the three domains of life, get an intimate look at the metabolic pathways that fuel the microbial world, and take a deep dive into the cellular components that constitute a microbe. Further, explore the principles of cellular growth, bioenergetics, and the mechanics of respiration and fermentation. The Unity section concludes with a comprehensive discussion of regulation at posttranslational and gene levels, paving the way for a rich understanding of microbial function. Part II: Diversity, takes the reader into the broad and versatile world of microbial metabolism, exploring the range of energy sources and metabolic pathways microbes employ. This section leads readers through topics such as autotrophy, phototrophy, chemotrophy, and microbial contributions to the carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen cycles. The complexity of microbial cell envelope structures, transport processes, and protein transport are explored, along with bacterial motility, chemotaxis, and the phenomenon of quorum sensing. The section concludes with an exploration of stress responses and the diverse lifestyles that bacteria can adopt. Microbial Physiology: Unity and Diversity will engage readers with its accessible yet thorough treatment of this critical field of microbiology. Each chapter contains detailed illustrations that concisely explain complex topics and concludes with robust end-of-chapter questions that not only test understanding but also provide an opportunity for readers to dig deeper into the content. This book is a must-have for students studying microbiology, as well as researchers and professionals keen to brush up their knowledge or explore new facets of microbial physiology.
Download or read book Advances in Microbial Physiology written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Microbial Physiology, Volume 84 in this ongoing serial, highlights new advances in the field with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Topics of interest in this update include Mycobacterial Efflux systems, New insights in bacterial organophosphorus cycling: from human pathogens to environmental bacteria, Link between gut sulfidogenic bacteria and disease, The Formate-H2 Axis and its Importance for Microbial Physiology, Physiology of diazotrophs, Antibiotic efficacy, and Microbial metabolites as modulators of host physiology. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in Advances in Microbial Physiology serial - Covers Mycobacterial efflux systems, New insights in bacterial organophosphorus, The link between gut sulfidogenic bacteria and disease, and much more
Download or read book MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY written by S Meena Kumari and published by Mjp Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on microbial physiology is self- sufficient in all the aspects of the physiology of microorganisms. Each topic is discussed in a simplified style and the complicated biochemical processes are presented in an easy-to-assimilate manner with the aid of structural representations and simple and clear explanations. All the topics are narrated in an interesting and systematic manner, making it an indispensable book that provides a clear understanding of the complexity of microbes.
Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Dean Watson and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book unravels the recent studies in the field of microbial physiology. It also provides interesting topics for research which readers can take up. Microbial physiology refers to the biochemical examination of the microbial cell functions. It also includes an in-depth study of microbial metabolism, microbial growth, microbial cell structure, etc. While understanding the long-term perspectives of these topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects and the recent researches in this area. Scientists and students actively engaged in the field of microbial physiology will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.
Download or read book Microbial Physiology written by Shapleigh and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is a modern, progressive, and visually appealing delve into the exciting world of microbial physiology. It starts with coverage of the fundamentals of microbiology, genetics, and cell biology. This comprehensive text focuses on the actual physiology, the metabolism and biochemistry of microbes, and how those processes and products influence microbes' interactions with their environment. Another major focus of the text are genomics and proteomics of microbes, which is the focus of nearly all current research in the field. Pedagogical features include important references, discussion and critical thinking questions, marginal summaries, and special topics boxes covering current research in microbial physiology, and a unifying theme of the physiology of human microflora, to get students interested by describing how microbial physiology relates to them.
Download or read book Topics in Microbial Physiology written by P. Tauro and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bacterial Physiology written by C. H. Werkman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bacterial Physiology focuses on the physiology and chemistry of microorganisms and the value of bacterial physiology in the other fields of biology. The selection first underscores the chemistry and structure of bacterial cells, including the chemical composition of cells, direct and indirect methods of cytology, vegetative multiplication, spores of bacteria, and cell structure. The text then elaborates on inheritance, variation, and adaptation and growth of bacteria. The publication reviews the physical and chemical factors affecting growth and death. Topics include hydrogen ion concentration and osmotic pressure; surface and other forces determining the distribution of bacteria in their environment; dynamics of disinfection and bacteriostasis; bacterial resistance; and types of antibacterial agents. The text also ponders on the anaerobic dissimilation of carbohydrates, bacterial oxidations, and autotrophic assimilation of carbon dioxide. The selection is a dependable reference for readers interested in bacterial physiology.
Download or read book Current Research Topics In Applied Microbiology And Microbial Biotechnology Proceedings Of The Ii International Conference On Environmental Industrial And Applied Microbiology Biomicro World 2007 written by Antonio Mendez-vilas and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2009-01-22 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the II International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2007) held in Seville, Spain on 28 November - 1 December 2007, where over 550 researchers from about 60 countries attended and presented their cutting-edge research. The main goals of this book are to: (1) identify new approaches and research opportunities in applied microbiology, presenting works that link microbiology with research areas usually related to other scientific and engineering disciplines; and (2) communicate current research priorities and progress in the field. The contents of this book mirror this focus.Microbiologists interested in environmental, industrial and applied microbiology and, in general, scientists whose research fields are related to applied microbiology can find an overview of the current state of the art in the topic. In addition to the more general topic, some chapters are devoted to specific branches of microbiology research, such as bioremediation; biosurfactants; microbial factories; biotechnologically relevant enzymes and proteins; microbial physiology, metabolism and gene expression; and future bioindustries.
Download or read book Topics in Ecological and Environmental Microbiology written by Thomas Mitchell Schmidt and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of ecological aspects of the metabolism and behavior of microbes, microbial habitats, biogeochemical cycles, and biotechnology. It was designed by selecting relevant chapters from the comprehensive Encyclopedia of Microbiology, 3rd edn., and inviting the original authors to update their material to include key developments and advances in the field.
Download or read book Advances and Applications in Microbial Physiology written by Sunita Devi and published by . This book was released on 2023-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive and critical review of the work and advancements made so far in the field of microbial physiology. It is divided into five chapters and contains comprehensive information on topics such as bacterial virulence, mechanisms and regulation, bioluminescence, and heat shock proteins, among others. This book shall be of great use to students, research scholars, and teachers pursuing their career in the fields of microbiology, medical sciences and life sciences.
Download or read book Current Research Topics in Applied Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology written by Antonio Mendez-Vilas and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2009 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a compilation of papers presented at the II International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2007) held in Seville, Spain on 28 November 1 December 2007, where over 550 researchers from about 60 countries attended and presented their cutting-edge research. The main goals of this book are to: (1) identify new approaches and research opportunities in applied microbiology, presenting works that link microbiology with research areas usually related to other scientific and engineering disciplines; and (2) communicate current research priorities and progress in the field. The contents of this book mirror this focus. Microbiologists interested in environmental, industrial and applied microbiology and, in general, scientists whose research fields are related to applied microbiology can find an overview of the current state of the art in the topic. In addition to the more general topic, some chapters are devoted to specific branches of microbiology research, such as bioremediation; biosurfactants; microbial factories; biotechnologically relevant enzymes and proteins; microbial physiology, metabolism and gene expression; and future bioindustries.
Download or read book Experiments in Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry written by Gerald Robert Seaman and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Microbes in Applied Research written by A. Mendez-Vilas and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the latest scientific research on applied microbiology presented at the IV International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2011) held in Spain in 2011. A wide-ranging set of topics including agriculture, environmental, food, industrial and medical microbiology makes this book interesting not only for microbiologists, but also for anyone who likes to keep up with cutting-edge research in microbiology and microbial biotechnology. Readers will find a major collection of knowledge, approaches, methods and discussions on the latest advances and challenges in applied microbiology in a compilation of 136 chapters written by active researchers in the field from around the world. The topics covered in this single volume include biodegradation of pollutants, water, soil and plant microorganisms, biosurfactants, antimicrobial natural products, antimicrobial susceptibility, antimicrobial resistance, human pathogens, food microorganisms, fermentation, biotechnologically relevant enzymes and proteins, microbial physiology, metabolism and gene expression mainly, although many other subjects are also discussed.
Download or read book Biochemistry and Physiology of Anaerobic Bacteria written by Lars G. Ljungdahl and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-04-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeming sometimes more like science fiction than science, anaerobic bacteria have been at the center of a number of exciting new discoveries. This volume discusses and explains the diversity of metabolism, modes of protein transport, molecular biology and physiology of these unusual microbes. It has practical applications ranging from wastewater treatment to clinical diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
