New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Penicillium System Properties and Applications covers important research work on the applications of penicillium from specialists from an international perspective. The book compiles advancements and ongoing processes in the penicillium system, along with updated information on the possibilities for future developments. All chapters are derived from current peer reviewed literature as accepted by the international scientific community.
These important fungi were found to secrete a range of novel enzymes and other useful proteins, and are still being extensively studied and improved for specific use in the food, textile, pulp and paper, biocellulosic ethanol production and other industries. The book caters to the needs of researchers/academicians dealing with penicillium spp. related research and applications, outlining emerging issues on recent advancements made in the area of research and its applications in bioprocess technology, chemical engineering, molecular taxonomy, biofuels/bioenergy research and alternative fuel development.
In addition, the book also describes the identification of useful compound combinations/enzyme cocktails and the fermentation conditions required to obtain them at an industrial scale. Finally, the book provides updated information on the best utilization of these fungi as a natural tool to meet the next challenges of biotechnology.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Part I: Penicillium: Biology to Biotechnology - p. x 7. Chapter 1. Biodiversity of the Genus Penicillium in Different Habitats - p. 3 8. Chapter 2. Understanding the Diversity of Penicillium Using Next-Generation Sequencing - p. 19 9. Part II: Secondary Metabolism - p. 40 10. Chapter 3. Secondary Metabolism and Antimicrobial Metabolites of Penicillium - p. 47 11. Chapter 4. Recent Advancements on the Role of Biologically Active Secondary Metabolites from Aspergillus - p. 69 12. Part III: Tools - p. 88 13. Chapter 5. Molecular Techniques to Register and Commercialize a Penicillium rubens Strain as a Biocontrol Agent - p. 97 14. Part IV: Applications - p. 114 15. Chapter 6. Penicillium Enzymes for the Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks - p. 121 16. Chapter 7. Beta-Glucosidase From Penicillium - p. 137 17. Chapter 8. Molecular Mechanism of Cellulase Production Systems in Penicillium - p. 153 18. Chapter 9. Penicillium Enzymes for the Food Industries - p. 167 19. Chapter 10. Penicillium: A Fungus in the Wine and Beer Industries - p. 187 20. Chapter 11. Penicillium Enzymes for the Textile Industry - p. 201 21. Chapter 12. Metabolic Diversity of Penicillium - p. 217 22. Chapter 13. Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Penicillium and Their Medical Applications - p. 235 23. Chapter 14. Role of Penicillium Species in Bioremediation Processes - p. 247 24. Chapter 15. Diversity and Applications of Penicillium spp. in Plant-Growth Promotion - p. 261 25. Chapter 16. Usefulness of Penicillium in Enhancing Plants Resistance to Abiotic Stresses: An Overview - p. 277 26. Annexure I - p. 286 27. Index - p. 289
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Penicillium System Properties and Applications covers important research work on the applications of penicillium from specialists from an international perspective. The book compiles advancements and ongoing processes in the penicillium system, along with updated information on the possibilities for future developments. All chapters are derived from current peer reviewed literature as accepted by the international scientific community.
These important fungi were found to secrete a range of novel enzymes and other useful proteins, and are still being extensively studied and improved for specific use in the food, textile, pulp and paper, biocellulosic ethanol production and other industries. The book caters to the needs of researchers/academicians dealing with penicillium spp. related research and applications, outlining emerging issues on recent advancements made in the area of research and its applications in bioprocess technology, chemical engineering, molecular taxonomy, biofuels/bioenergy research and alternative fuel development.
In addition, the book also describes the identification of useful compound combinations/enzyme cocktails and the fermentation conditions required to obtain them at an industrial scale. Finally, the book provides updated information on the best utilization of these fungi as a natural tool to meet the next challenges of biotechnology.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Part I: Penicillium: Biology to Biotechnology - p. x 7. Chapter 1. Biodiversity of the Genus Penicillium in Different Habitats - p. 3 8. Chapter 2. Understanding the Diversity of Penicillium Using Next-Generation Sequencing - p. 19 9. Part II: Secondary Metabolism - p. 40 10. Chapter 3. Secondary Metabolism and Antimicrobial Metabolites of Penicillium - p. 47 11. Chapter 4. Recent Advancements on the Role of Biologically Active Secondary Metabolites from Aspergillus - p. 69 12. Part III: Tools - p. 88 13. Chapter 5. Molecular Techniques to Register and Commercialize a Penicillium rubens Strain as a Biocontrol Agent - p. 97 14. Part IV: Applications - p. 114 15. Chapter 6. Penicillium Enzymes for the Saccharification of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks - p. 121 16. Chapter 7. Beta-Glucosidase From Penicillium - p. 137 17. Chapter 8. Molecular Mechanism of Cellulase Production Systems in Penicillium - p. 153 18. Chapter 9. Penicillium Enzymes for the Food Industries - p. 167 19. Chapter 10. Penicillium: A Fungus in the Wine and Beer Industries - p. 187 20. Chapter 11. Penicillium Enzymes for the Textile Industry - p. 201 21. Chapter 12. Metabolic Diversity of Penicillium - p. 217 22. Chapter 13. Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Penicillium and Their Medical Applications - p. 235 23. Chapter 14. Role of Penicillium Species in Bioremediation Processes - p. 247 24. Chapter 15. Diversity and Applications of Penicillium spp. in Plant-Growth Promotion - p. 261 25. Chapter 16. Usefulness of Penicillium in Enhancing Plants Resistance to Abiotic Stresses: An Overview - p. 277 26. Annexure I - p. 286 27. Index - p. 289
