Marine microbiology : bioactive compounds and biotechnological applications /

• Other Authors: Kim, Se-Kwon (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2013]
• Subjects: Marine algae > Biotechnology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Marine algae > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Marine algae culture > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Anatomy & Physiology.; Marine algae.; Marine algae > Biotechnology.; Marine algae culture.; Electronic books.; Handbooks and manuals.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxix, 549 pages)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9783527665259; 9783527665280; 3527665250; 3527665285; 9783527665273; 3527665277
• DOI: 10.1002/9783527665259

Deliberately breaking with the classical biology-centered description of marine organisms and their products, this reference emphasizes microbial technology over basic biology, setting it apart from its predecessors. As such, it systematically covers the technology behind high-value compounds for use as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or cosmetics, from prospecting to production issues. Following a definition of the field, the book goes on to address all industrially important aspects of marine microbial biotechnology.