Pseudomonas: Molecular and Applied Biology

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-31197-5
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 518 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 10126 g

This book provides a concise
and comprehensive overview of the basic biology, genomics, biotechnological
applications and role of Pseudomonas in agriculture, environment and
industry. The Pseudomonas genus occupies a key position in medicine, the
environment, agriculture and commercial biotechnology by virtue of its genetic
diversity, metabolic adaptability and versatility and the broad array of
ecological niches that it inhabits.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an
opportunistic pathogen, is known for its multiple drug resistance and is
associated with cystic fibrosis and wound infections particularly in patients
with burn injuries. Pseudomonas syringae is a plant pathogen and
is responsible for major crop losses in horticultural, vegetable and field
crops. Another species, P. fluorescens is known for promoting plant
growth through the production of certain hormones and the biocontrol of
soil-borne fungal diseases and insects.

The ability to adapt to diverse
and challenging environments and degrade recalcitrant compounds means that the
genus is widely exploited for bioremediation, while their genetic diversity
coupled with broad catalytic potential makes them valuable in
biotransformation, synthesis of high-value chiral compounds for biosynthesis
and production of biopolymers and bio-surfactants widely used in medicine,
agriculture and industry.

The book serves as a ready
reference and text book for graduate students, young field microbiologists and
research scientists in academia, research institutes and
industry.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kahlon, Rachhpal S.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Bakteriologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Molekularbiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Pseudomonas: Phylogeny and Current Taxonomy; by Elena García-Valdés, Jorge Lalucat.-2. Pseudomonas: Molecular architecture of cell envelope; by R.S. Kahlon.-3. Pseudomonas: Metabolic potential; by H.S. Saini.-4. Pseudomonas: Oxygenases and their functions; by Swarnjit Singh and R.S. Kahlon.- 5. Molecular Biology of Quorum Sensing and Biofilms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa; by Prince Sharma.-6. Pseudomonas: Genome and Genomics; by R.S. Kahlon.- 7. In silico analysis of Type VI secretion systems in Pseudomonas putida LS46 in Comparison to P. putida strains and other pathogens; by Parveen K Sharma1, Jilagamazhi Fu1, Richard Sparling, and David B. Levin.-8. Plasmids of Pseudomonas and their role; by Yogesh C Sharama.-9. Plant-Pseudomonas Interactions I: Pathogenesis by P. Syringae and R.S. Kahlon.-<10. Plant-Pseudomonas Interactions II: Plant Growth Promotion and Defense Mediated Mechanisms; by Hammad Khan and Nagina Parmar.-11. Pseudomonas: Role in degradation of chemical pollutants and Bioremediation; by R.S. Kahlon.- 12. Pseudomonas: Industrial Applications, by R.S. Kahlon.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Rachhpal S Kahlon holds a PhD in Microbiology from
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India and completed his
postdoctoral research at the Institute of Microbiology, Technical University of
Denmark, Copenhagen. In India, he served in various positions at Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana and retired as Professor of Microbiology and Head of
Department. He has also held the
position of Director (Biotechnology), Punjab State Council for Science and
Technology, Government of Punjab, Chandigarh. Since retiring from the
University he has been involved in teaching and the development of the
Microbiology and Biotechnology faculties at BJS Institute of Dental Sciences,
Ludhiana, ISF Institute of Pharmacy, Moga, and Mewar University, Chittorgarh as
a Visiting Professor.

His key areas of research are the Molecular Biology of Pseudomonas and Environmental
Biotechnology, particularly bioremediation. As Principal Investigator, he has
successfully completed a number of research projects on Pseudomonas biology and the degradation
of agro-chemical pollutants, endeavours funded by different agencies. He has been credited with the identification
of NIC, the nicotine-nicotinic acid degradative plasmid in Pseudomonas putida and plasmids involved in the degradation of
chlorobenzoic acids in different species. He has produced ca. one hundred
publications in this area and has successfully supervised the research work of
20 Master’s and 15 doctoral students.