Lactic Acid Bacteria Fundamentals and Practice /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Zhang, Heping (Editor), Cai, Yimin (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Biochemical engineering.; Food > Biotechnology.; Nutrition.; Medical biochemistry.; Biochemistry.; Microbial genetics.; Microbial genomics.; Life Sciences.; Microbial Genetics and Genomics.; Medical Biochemistry.; Biochemical Engineering.; Food Science.; Animal Biochemistry.

The book summarizes the latest research and developments in dairy biotechnology and engineering. It provides a strategic approach for readers relating to fundamental research and practical work with lactic acid bacteria. The book covers every aspect from identification, ecology, taxonomy and industr...

Table of Contents:

• Phylogenesis and Evolution of Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Biodiversity of Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Genomics of Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Proteomics of Lactic Acid Bacteria
• Lactic Acid Bacteria in Health and Disease
• Lactic Acid Bacteria and the Human Gastrointestinal Tract
• Application of Lactic Acid Bacteria for Animal Production
• Traditional Chinese Fermented Dairy Foods.