Microorganisms are entities that hold a unique position in the human perspective of life. They exhibit an extensive range of molecular and chemical diversity, which is fundamental to the functioning of ecosystems. These organisms are utilized for a variety of purposes, such as the production and preservation of food, the management of pests and pathogens, the bioleaching of metals, the enhancement of soil fertility, the generation of biofuels, the monitoring of pollutants, the cleanup of oil spills, the treatment of wastewater, and the assessment of chemicals. Additionally, microorganisms serve as valuable tools for medical research.

Microorganisms are also the primary source of antimicrobial agents and produce an extensive array of other important medicinal compounds, including enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, antihelminthics, antitumor agents, insecticides, vitamins, immunosuppressants, and immunomodulators. The study of microbial diversity is essential for addressing emerging disease problems and advancing biotechnology.

About the Author
S.B.Barbuddhe is presently orking as Director, ICAR National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabdh, Telangana State, India and was earlier working as Senior Scientist at ICAR Research Complex for Goa and Project Coordinator of Centre of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India on 'Translational centre for molecular epidemiology of Listeria monocytogenes'.

R. Ramesh is a member of editorial board of the journal, Indian Phytopathology. He is presently working as Senior Scientist at ICAR Research Complex for Goa and his current areas of research are plant-pathogen interaction and plant disease management.

N.P.Singhhas worked asDirector, ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa, Goa, India


Book Information
ISBN 9789381450666
Author S.B. Barbudde
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint New India Publishing Agency
Publisher New India Publishing Agency
Weight(grams) 650g