Marine Microbiology: Bioactive Compounds and Biotechnological Applications

by Se-Kwon Kim

Deliberately breaking with the classical biology-centered description of marine organisms and their products, this reference emphasizes microbial technology over basic biology, setting it apart from its predecessors. As such, it systematically covers the technology behind high-value compounds for use as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or cosmetics, from prospecting to production issues. Following a definition of the field, the book goes on to address...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3527333274
• ISBN13: 9783527333271
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Wiley-Vch
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 9.7"