Molecular Microbial Diagnostic Methods

This book is intended to address the shortage of guidance on implementation of molecular-based methods for routine diagnostic laboratories. There has been a large number of "leading edge" potential techniques (mainly involving molecular biology) developed recently, many of which have a high potential for implementation, but this potential is not being fulfilled. Molecular Microbial Diagnostic Methods: Pathways to Implementation in the Food and Water Industries will bring clarification and encourage progress towards implementation of robust and sustainable molecular-based methods for food and water, with emphasis on microbial detection and identification.

Molecular Microbial Diagnostic Methods: Pathways to Implementation for the Food and Water Industry was developed by recognized and experienced highlevel scientists. It’s a comprehensive and detailed reference that uncovers industry needs for the use of molecular methods by providing a brief history of water and food analysis for the pathogens of concern. It also describes the potential impact of current and cutting-edge molecular methods. This book discusses the advantages of the implementation of molecular methods, describes information on when and how to use specific methods, and presents why one should utilize them for pathogen detection in the routine laboratory. The content is also pertinent for anyone carrying out microbiological analysis at the research level, and for scientists developing methods, as it focuses on the requirements of end-users.