Bioprospects of Coastal Eubacteria : Ecosystems of Goa

This book is a collection of scholarly articles presenting the research results of work carried out under the supervision of Prof. Saroj Bhosle, a microbiologist at Goa University, India.The objective of this volume is to document the comprehensive ecological knowledge of eubacteria isolated from diverse coastal ecosystems of Goa, little explored for microbiological studies. These ecosystems need to be properly tapped in order to reveal potential bacteria yet to be exploited. The topics of this book are particularly relevant to researchers and students in the field of microbiology with an interest in the varied aspects of eubacteria. They provide academic insight for scientific communities in Goa and the rest of the world. Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Coastal Sand Dunes: A Potential Goldmine of Bioresources....Pages 1-24 Eubacterial Siderophores and Factors Modulating Their Production....Pages 25-38 Denitrifying Bacteria: Physiological Response to Hydrocarbons....Pages 39-57 Alkaliphilic Bacteria: Diversity, Physiology and Industrial Applications....Pages 59-83 Biodegradation of Aromatic Compounds by Alkaliphilic Bacteria....Pages 85-105 Response of Alkaliphilic Bacteria to Aromatic Amines....Pages 107-128 Insights into Organic-Solvent-Tolerant Bacteria and Their Biotechnological Potentials....Pages 129-149 Heterotrophic Bacteria Producing Polyhydroxyalkanoates: A Biodegradable Polymer....Pages 151-162 Bacterial Synthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates Using Renewable Resources....Pages 163-177 Transformation of Triphenyltin by Eubacteria: Fate and Effects in Environmental System....Pages 179-193 Bacteria Adhered to Particulate Matter and Their Role in Plant Litter Mineralization....Pages 195-207 Feruloyl Esterase: A Principal Biodegradative Enzyme....Pages 209-224 Bio-processing of Coir—A Natural Fibre for Diversified End Use....Pages 225-240 Role of Microbes in Vermicomposting: A Review....Pages 241-262 Prevalence of Listeria in Milk from Farm to Table....Pages 263-287 Back Matter....Pages 289-294 This book is a collection of scholarly articles presenting the research results of work carried out under the supervision of Prof. Saroj Bhosle, a microbiologist at Goa University, India. The objective of this volume is to document the comprehensive ecological knowledge of eubacteria isolated from diverse coastal ecosystems of Goa, little explored for microbiological studies. These ecosystems need to be properly tapped in order to reveal potential bacteria yet to be exploited. The topics of this book are particularly relevant to researchers and students in the field of microbiology with an interest in the varied aspects of eubacteria. They provide academic insight for scientific communities in Goa and the rest of the world