Cyanobacterial Physiology: From Fundamentals to Biotechnology

Cyanobacterial Physiology: From Fundamentals to Biotechnology presents foundational knowledge, along with the most recent advances in cyanobacterial biology. The title examines the challenges of industrial application through an understanding of the basic molecular machinery of cyanobacteria. Sections cover basic cyanobacterial biology, emphasizing environmental biology such as photosynthesis, adaptation and the circadian rhythm, and aspects of cyanobacterial application based on environmental biology. This title presents a comprehensive and vibrant solution for researchers and engineers in biotechnology who are interested in cyanobacteria and their applications. Further topics include the cyanobacterial cell and fundamental physiological processes, the biotechnological potential of cyanobacteria with their versatile metabolism, and advanced applications of cyanobacterial products. At each stage, sections are informed by basic and applied research. Examines industrial applications of cyanobacteria through their basic molecular machinery Presents foundational knowledge about cyanobacteria alongside the latest research Includes content from leading scientists who present basic and applied research on cyanobacteria Covers cyanobacterial biology and applications in environmental biotechnology Gives researchers and engineers a comprehensive solution for working with cyanobacteria in relation to environmental biology and biotechnology INDICE: 1. The cyanobacterial cell2. Extremophilic cyanobacteria3. Fundamental physiological process: photosynthesis, light harvesting complex and carbon concentrating4. Nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria5. Biosynthetic and ecological aspects of microcystin6. Adaptation to environment, including harsh conditions, such as high salt, drought, nutrient deficiency, etc.7. Circadian rhythm in cyanobacteria8. Programmed cell death in cyanobacteria9. A versatile metabolism of great biotechnological interest: Synthetic biology tools for cyanobacteria10. Osmoprotectant molecules in cyanobacteria11. Natural UV screening compounds derived from cyanobacteria12. Potential application of carotenoids13. The advanced applications of cyanobacterial products

• ISBN: 978-0-323-96106-6
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 255
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés