Microbiomes of Extreme Environments

Biodiversity and Biotechnological Applications

Ajar Nath Yadav editor Ali Asghar Rastegari editor Neelam Yadav editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:22nd Mar '21

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The extreme microbiomes are those microorganisms thriving under extreme conditions where no other living being will have any chance to survive. The extreme habitats are those presenting high temperatures (thermophiles), low temperature (psychrophiles), hypersaline environments (halophiles), low and high pH (Acidophiles/alkaliphiles), high pressure (Piezophiles) are distributed worldwide. The extreme habitats have proved to offer a unique reservoir of genetic diversity and biological source of extremophiles. The extremophilic microbial diversity and their biotechnological potential use in agricultural and industrial applications will be a milestone for future needs. Extremophiles and their cell components, therefore, are expected to play an important role in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, paper and textile industries as well as environmental biotechnology.

"Notably, each chapter also addresses the potential use of extremophile microbes as whole cells or use of their products in applications such as agriculture or medicine and as fuel sources. Some discussions include accommodation of nanoparticles once the limitations of isolation and culture are resolved. An extensive list of recent references for further study is included. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for microbial diversity or related courses in biotechnology."

M. C. Pavao, Worcester State University, Choice, Aug'22

ISBN: 9780367342746

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Weight: 720g

294 pages