Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications
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Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications

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Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications

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Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications brings up-to-date knowledge about different types of extremophiles, the fascinating group of microorganisms that love to live in extreme environmental conditions. The book consists of fourteen chapters, of which, the first provides an overview of all the major types of extremophiles and the relationship with their respective extreme environments. The chapters following this introduction explain the diversity of prokaryotes based on environmental conditions, adaptation mechanisms, and industrial applications. The book concludes with a summary of the diverse biotechnological and industrial applications of extremophiles, emphasizing the importance of these microorganisms for human welfare. The book is intended as a primary textbook reference that enriches the knowledge base of scholars in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. It can also serve as a secondary reference for anyone who is interested in research on extremophiles. Key Features - Covers all the major types of extremophiles, including hyperthermophiles, psychrophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliphiles, xerophiles, oligotrophs, chemolithotrophs, anaerobes and others - Provides a fundamental overview of the microbiology of extreme environments - Supplements fundamentals with information about industrial and scientific applications - Presents information in a simple structured format suitable for learners - Includes references for further reading

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Yes, you can access Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications by Masrure Alam,Bipransh Kumar Tiwary Tiwary, Masrure Alam, Bipransh Kumar Tiwary Tiwary in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Microbiology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Welcome
  2. Table of Content
  3. Title
  4. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
  5. FOREWORD
  6. PREFACE
  7. ABOUT THE EDITORS
  8. List of Contributors
  9. Extremophiles: An Overview
  10. Hyperthermophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications
  11. Psychrophiles
  12. Acidophilic Microbes: Diversity and Adaptation to Low pH
  13. Alkaliphiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications
  14. Halophilic Microorganisms: Diversity, Adaptation and Application
  15. Piezophiles: Quiddity of Extreme Pressure Devotees
  16. Xerophiles
  17. Radiation Resistant Microorganisms
  18. Metallophiles and Heavy Metal Bioremediation
  19. Anaerobes
  20. Oligotrophs: Microbes at Low Nutrient Levels
  21. Diversity and Mechanisms of Adaptation of Predominant Bacterial Chemolithotrophs in Extreme Habitats
  22. Applications of Extremophiles