Microbial Bioactive Compounds: Industrial and Agricultural Applications

This book delves into microbial production and its implications for various industries and presents the latest advancements in the field of bioactive compound production by microorganisms.

Divided into 16 chapters, the book covers a wide range of topics, starting with the emerging trends in microbial production techniques, followed by the potential of fungi and algae in producing bioactive compounds, and the applications of bioactive compounds in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Contributions from expert scientists emphasize the significance of metabolic engineering and modern analytical techniques for the extraction, purification, and structural characterization of microbial bioactive compounds. The authors also present alternative technologies and methodologies for the recovery and extraction of these compounds from microbial sources and highlight the health-promoting benefits of natural plant-derived bioactive compounds. Particular attention is given to nanocarriers and their potential for managing the delivery of bioactive compounds in therapeutic applications. The importance of actinomycetes and their bioactive potential in the agricultural sector is also discussed. In this book, readers will also find out about the importance of microbial community dynamics in Antarctica, their ecological potential, and their industrial application. The last chapter of the book offers an industrial perspective of microbial pigments and their applications.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals seeking to understand and harness the potential of microbial bioactive compounds for sustainable development, industrial applications, and improved human well-being.

Ravindra Soni is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, I.G.K.V., Raipur, CG, India. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India and has 12+ years of experience in teaching and research. His current fields of interest include agricultural microbiology, microbial ecology, molecular biology and biotechnology, especially regarding higher altitudes. He has published several research articles and chapters in international journals and books, edited 5 volumes in his fields of expertise, and co-author a patent on the screening of diazotrophic bacteria at low-temperature conditions.

Deep Chandra Suyal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Science, Vidyadayini Institute of Science, Management and Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India, where he studied the molecular diversity of cold-adapted diazotrophs from India Kumaun Himalayan agro-ecosystem. His areas of interest include agricultural microbiology, biotechnology, metagenomics and proteomics, and microbial ecology. Dr Suyal has published 30+ international articles and book chapters and has co-authored 3 patents on the isolation of cold-adapted bacterial species, e-waste biodegradation and screening of diazotrophic bacteria at low-temperature conditions.

Lourdes Morales Oyervides is a Professor at the Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico. She holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cork, Ireland, where she studied fungal pigment production by Penicillium purpurogenum GH2, and in the past, she worked as a researcher in the R&D department of Nanoingredientes Bioactivos (Mexico), as a postdoctoral researcher at the Dairy Processing Technology Centre in Limerick (Ireland) and as an intern at the Applied Microbiology Centre, GreenCorp Biorganiks (Mexico). Her research areas include bioprocess and biochemical engineering, and she has been devoting her attention to the bioproduction of colourants, including fungal pigments.