Entrepreneurship with Microorganisms / A. C. Shukla, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shukla, A. C., editor.

Series:

Developments in applied microbiology and biotechnology.

Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology--Industrial applications.

Biotechnology.

Entrepreneurship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (510 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Kidlington, England : Academic Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the application of fungi in various areas of biotechnology and their potential in addressing agricultural and environmental challenges. Edited by Amritesh C. Shukla, the text delves into topics such as the role of fungi in biopesticides, pollutant degradation, food production, and as sources of antibiotics and biofuels. It highlights the industrial development of fungal metabolites, the use of fungal enzymes in the textile and food industries, and the precision fermentation of sustainable products. The book aims to provide researchers and practitioners with insights into the latest trends and advancements in fungal biotechnology and its applications for enhancing food security and environmental sustainability. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Entrepreneurship with Microorganisms

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Chapter 1 Microorganisms as biofactories of powerful agents against plant diseases

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Global burden problem due to agricultural pests: Food security

1.3 Pesticides in modern agriculture: Challenges, problems, and alternatives

1.4 Biopesticide

1.5 Microorganisms as biofactories of biopesticides

1.5.1 Bacteria-based biocontrol

1.5.2 Fungi-based biocontrol

1.5.3 Viruses-based biocontrol

1.5.4 Bacteriophage-based biocontrol

1.5.5 Others

1.6 Microorganism pest control agent's industrial development

1.7 Regulations on the use of biological pest control agents

1.8 Trends and trade worldwide in biological pest control agents

1.9 Conclusions and future outlook

References

Chapter 2 Fungi: A microbial community with promising potential of bioremediation

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Categories of pollutants

2.2.1 Inorganic pollutants

2.2.2 Organic pollutants

2.3 Types of fungi in bioremediation

2.3.1 White rot fungi (WRF) in bioremediation

2.3.1.1 WRF degradable compounds

2.3.1.1.1 Complex lignin

2.3.1.1.2 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

2.3.1.1.3 Synthetic textile dyes

2.3.1.1.4 TNT (2,4,6-trinitrotoluene)

2.3.1.1.5 Pesticides

2.3.1.1.6 Herbicides

2.3.1.1.7 Other compounds

2.3.2 Mycorrhizal fungi in bioremediation

2.3.2.1 Heavy metal tolerance mechanism in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

2.3.2.2 Mycorrhizal fungi in remediation of toxic pollutants

2.3.2.2.1 Lignin degradation

2.3.2.2.2 Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) degradation

2.3.2.2.3 Heavy metals mineralization

2.3.2.2.4 Herbicide degradation

2.3.3 Mushrooms

2.3.3.1 Phanerochaete chrysosporium

2.3.3.2 Phanerochaete flavido-alba

2.3.3.3 Trametes versicolor.

2.3.3.4 Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Fr.) P. Kumm

2.3.3.5 Pleurotus tuber-regium (Fries) Singer

2.3.3.6 Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) Singer

2.3.3.7 Pleurotus pulmonarius

2.4 Biodegradation of different pollutants by Fungi

2.4.1 Aromatic hydrocarbons

2.4.2 Aliphatic hydrocarbons

2.5 Advanced technologies used in fungal bioremediation

2.6 Factors affecting bioremediation

2.6.1 Nutrient availability

2.6.2 Moisture content

2.6.3 Temperature

2.6.4 Microbial population

2.6.5 Oxygen

2.6.6 Water

2.6.7 Energy sources

2.6.8 Bioavailability

2.6.9 Bioactivity

2.7 Conclusion

2.8 Future prospects

Further reading

Chapter 3 Role of fungi in biotechnology

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Some important fungi and their role in the following topics under this chapter

3.2.1 Organic acid

3.2.1.1 Organic acid from metabolic pathways

3.2.1.1.1 Citric acid

3.2.1.1.2 Kojic acid

3.2.1.2 Organic acid from direct oxidation

3.2.1.2.1 Gluconic acid

3.2.1.2.2 Acetic acid

3.2.2 Vitamins

3.2.3 Recombinant proteins and vaccines

3.2.4 Foods

3.2.5 Enzymes

3.2.5.1 Amylase

3.2.5.2 Protease

3.2.5.3 Cellulase

3.2.5.4 Xylanase

3.2.5.5 Lipase

3.2.6 Pigment

3.2.7 Biofabrication

3.2.8 Biofuels

3.2.9 Antibiotics

3.2.10 Polysaccharides

3.2.11 Lipids and glycolipids

3.2.12 Bioremediation

3.3 Methods to enhance the fungal properties

3.4 Future perspectives in fungal biotechnology

Chapter 4 Use of fungi in pharmaceuticals and production of antibiotics

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Production of secondary metabolites

4.3 Biosynthesis of fungal metabolites

4.4 Pharmaceuticals applications of fungi

4.4.1 Fungi as sources of antibiotics

4.4.2 As anticancer agents

4.4.3 As antioxidant agent

4.4.4 As antidiabetic agents.

4.4.5 As antiinflammatory agents

4.5 Conclusions

Chapter 5 Fungal metabolites and their importance in pharmaceutical industry

5.1 Introduction

5.2 History of fungal medicine

5.3 Fungi in producing natural compounds and secondary metabolites

5.3.1 Mycotoxins

5.4 Major groups of fungi producing different classes of antibiotics

5.4.1 Some antibiotics and their mode of action

5.4.1.1 Penicillin

5.4.1.2 Cephalosporin

5.4.1.3 Tetracycline

5.4.1.4 Griseofulvin

5.4.1.5 Marine fungi producing antibiotic

5.5 Fungi as antimicrobial

5.5.1 Antibacterial activity

5.5.2 Antifungal activity

5.5.3 Antiviral activity

5.6 Fungi as hepatoprotective

5.6.1 Some molecules related with the Hepatoprotective activity of Fungi

5.6.1.1 Polysaccharide from mycelium of Pleurotus ostreatus

5.6.1.2 Lectin obtained from Pleurotus florida

5.7 Fungi as antidiabatic

5.8 Fungi as anticancer

5.9 Fungi as neuroprotection

5.10 Fungi as anticardiovascular drugs

5.11 Fungi as immunosuppressive drugs

5.11.1 Mycophenolic acid (MPA)

5.11.2 Gliotoxin

5.11.3 Cyclosporin A

5.12 Present and future scope of the study

5.13 Entrepreneurship opportunity from fungi

5.14 Conclusions

Chapter 6 Fungal enzymes in textile industry: An emerging avenue to entrepreneurship

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Major industrial enzymes and their applications

6.3 Applications of enzymes in textile industry

6.3.1 Applications in textile processing

6.3.1.1 Desizing

6.3.1.2 Scouring

6.3.1.3 Bleaching

6.3.1.4 Finishing

6.3.2 Applications in bioremediation of effluents from textile industry

6.4 Fungal enzymes in textile industries

6.4.1 Amylases (EC 3.2.1.1)

6.4.2 Cellulases(EC 3.2.1.4)

6.4.3 Proteases (EC 3.4.2.1)

6.4.4 Laccases (EC 1.10.3.2).

6.4.5 Catalases (EC 1.11.1.21)

6.4.6 Pectinases (EC 3.2.1.15)

6.5 Manufacturers of textile enzymes &amp

entrepreneurship potentials

6.6 Conclusion

Chapter 7 Fungi in nutraceutical and baking purposes

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Utilization of Fungi as nutraceutical

7.2.1 Utilization of fruiting body

7.3 Fungi in baking industries

7.3.1 Single cell protein

7.3.2 Baker's yeast

7.3.3 Utilization of yeast cells in foods and fodders

7.4 Processed fungal foods as an alternative to SCPs

7.4.1 Use in fermentation-based food industries

7.4.2 Production of alcoholic beverages

7.4.3 Preparation of bakery and cheese products

7.5 Production of other food products/condiments/additives

7.6 Use of enzymes in food and feed bioprocessing

7.7 Fungal enzymes used in feed

7.8 Commercial utilization of recombinant fungi enzymes

7.9 Secondary metabolites used in food and feed from fungi

7.10 Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical by-products from Fungi

7.11 Symbiotic fungus termitomyces

7.12 Bioprocessing of food by T. clypeatus

7.12.1 Softening and leavening of bread

7.12.2 Clarification of noncitrus fruit juice

7.13 Conclusion and future prospects

Chapter 8 Precision fermentation of sustainable products in the food industry

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Precision fermentation

8.3 Microbial cell factories

8.4 Flavors in the food industry

8.5 Industrial process overview

8.5.1 Bioconversion

8.6 Sweeteners through fermentation

8.7 Antioxidants of fermented origin

8.8 Alternative protein via fermentation

8.9 Cellular agriculture

8.10 National and international food regulation

8.11 Conclusion

Chapter 9 Exploitation of mycometabolites in weed management: Global scenario and future application

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 Mycometabolites-entrepreneurs approach

9.3 Mycometabolites as natural herbicides

9.4 Culturing conditions for production of mycometabolites

9.5 Composition of nutrient media

9.6 Medium acidity

9.7 Incubation time for phytotoxin production

9.8 Bioassay of phytotoxins

9.9 Economics for development herbicide

9.10 Limitations in commercializing mycometabolites

9.11 Potential improvements

9.12 Future prospect

9.13 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Chapter 10 Fungi as a tool for decontaminating the range of soil contaminants

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Bioremediation

10.3 Mycoremediation

10.3.1 Heavy metal

10.3.2 Polyaromatic hydrocarbons

10.3.3 Mycoremediation of agricultural wastes

10.3.4 Mycoremediation of dyes

10.3.5 Mycoremediation of microplastics and phthalates

10.3.6 Mycoremediation of petroleum and oil spills

10.3.7 Mycoremediation of pharmaceutical wastes

10.4 Mechanism and processes of mycoremediation

10.4.1 Fungal enzymes

10.4.2 Mobilization

10.4.3 Immobilization

10.4.4 Biosorption

10.4.5 Biotransformation

10.4.6 Bioaccumulation

10.4.7 Bioaugmentation

10.4.8 Other known mechanisms

10.5 Role of environmental factors on mycoremediation

10.6 Omics in mycoremediation

10.7 Fungal interactions for enhanced mycoremediation

10.8 Transgenic plants using fungal genes for different contaminants

10.9 Conclusion and future prospects

Chapter 11 Exploitation of microbial consortia for formulating biofungicides, biopesticides, and biofertilizers for plant growth promo ...

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Problems in agriculture and need for formulations

11.3 Fungicides

11.3.1 What are fungicides?

11.3.2 What are biofungicides and why do we need bio-fungicides?

11.3.3 Current status of fungicides.

11.3.4 Bioformulation and development of biofungicides.

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ISBN:

9780443190506

044319050X