Unlocking the Potential of Cold Habitat Microbes: A Treasure Trove of Elite Enzymes and Secondary Metabolites

Authored by Puja Gupta, this book delves into the world of cold habitat microbes, harnessing their potential as a rich source of elite enzymes and secondary metabolites for the pharmaceutical, food, and biotechnological industries.

Microorganisms thriving in extremely cold conditions have been found to produce a diverse range of biomolecules with significant biotechnological applications. This book provides a comprehensive overview of recent research trends, highlighting the discovery of important biomolecules and suggesting future directions for identifying novel, elite biomolecules.

Salient Features of Cold Habitat Microbes

• Covers in-depth studies on biotic communities and abiotic components of soil in terrestrial habitats, with a focus on cold habitats
• Discusses the application of cutting-edge ‘Omic’ approaches, including metagenomics and meta-transcriptomics
• Explores adaptation strategies employed by cold-adapted microbes to thrive in extreme environments
• Highlights the production of biotechnologically and industrially important biomolecules, such as enzymes and secondary metabolites, by cold-adapted microbes
• Examines the crucial role of microbial biofilm in the degradation of microplastics in cold habitats, a pressing environmental concern

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals seeking to unlock the potential of cold habitat microbes, driving innovation and advancement in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and food technology.

Published by CRC Press, this book is available in English and features the following product details:

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781032406305, 9781000933253
• Publication Date: September 28, 2023