Essentials of Marine Biotechnology

Se-Kwon Kim author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Published:11th Sep '20

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This textbook introduces marine biotechnology by collecting the key knowledge on genetics, fish breeding, genetic diversity, seaweed production and microalgae biotechnology, and explores marine biomaterials and how they can benefit human health. Covering the latest applications of marine biotechnology in natural product development, genomics, transgenic technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical development, it particularly focuses on future biological resources, developing functional materials from marine life, production of marine bioenergy and marine microbial resources and biotechnology.

The author explains the structure of the book in an introductory note, and each chapter offers a detailed overview and conclusion to help readers better grasp the acquired knowledge. Lastly, the final part provides a comprehensive glossary with brief explanations of the key concepts in marine biotechnology.

Written by a leading expert in the field withmore than 30 years of teaching experience, this book broadens students’ understanding of the basics and recent developments in marine biotechnology.

ISBN: 9783030209469

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477 pages

1st ed. 2019