Actinobacteria In Special And Extreme Habitats Diversity Function Roles And Environmental Adaptations Second Edition

Author : Wen-Jun Li, Hans-Peter Klenk,Sheng Qin,Wael N. Hozzein,Iftikhar Ahmed
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889459339

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Actinobacteria in Special and Extreme Habitats: Diversity, Function Roles and Environmental Adaptations, Second Edition by Wen-Jun Li, Hans-Peter Klenk,Sheng Qin,Wael N. Hozzein,Iftikhar Ahmed Pdf

Actinobacteria are well-known producers of a vast array of secondary metabolites. Compared with actinobacteria from temperate habitats, the community structure, diversity, biological activities and mechanisms of environmental adaptation of those actinobacteria in special and extreme environments are relatively unstudied and unclear, and their functions and utilization are even less reported. These actinobacteria are potential new sources of novel natural products and functions for exploitation in medicine, agriculture, and industry. Recent advances in cultivation, DNA sequencing technologies and -omics methods have greatly contributed to the rapid advancement of our understanding of microbial diversity, taxonomy, function and they interactions with environment. Following the success of the Research Topic “Actinobacteria in special and extreme habitats: diversity, functional roles and environmental adaptations” organized in 2015, we are happy to launch a second edition. This Research Topic second edition, comprising reviews and original articles, highlights recent discoveries on rare actinobacterial diversity, phylogenomics, biological compounds, ecological function and environmental adaptations of actinobacteria in special and extreme habitats; and broadens our knowledge of actinobacterial diversity and their ecophysiological function.

Author : Sheng Qin,Wen-Jun Li,Syed G. Dastager,Wael N. Hozzein
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-09
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889450138

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Actinobacteria in Special and Extreme Habitats: Diversity, Function Roles and Environmental Adaptations by Sheng Qin,Wen-Jun Li,Syed G. Dastager,Wael N. Hozzein Pdf

Actinobacteria are highly diverse prokaryotes that are ubiquitous in soil, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Although various studies have focused on the ecology of this phylum, data are still scant on the diversity, abundance and ecology of actinobacteria endemic to special and extreme environments, such as gut, plant, alkaline saline soil, deep sea sediments, hot springs and other habitats. Actinobacteria are well-known producers of a vast array of secondary metabolites, many of which have useful applications in medicine and agriculture. Furthermore, actinobacteria also have diverse functions in different environments apart from antibiotic production. For example, actinobacteria are reported to contribute to the break-down and recycling of organic compounds. They play a significant role in fixation of nitrogen, improvement plant growth, biodegradation, bioremediation and environmental protection. Therefore, understanding the actinobacterial diversity and distribution in such special environments is important in deciphering the ecological roles of these microorganisms and for biotechnological bioprospecting. Recent advances in cultivation, DNA sequencing technologies and -omics (metagenomics, metaproteomics etc) methods have greatly contributed to the rapid advancement of our understanding of microbial diversity, function and they interactions with environment. Furthermore, comparative genomic studies can provide overall information about actinobacterial speciation, evolution, metabolism and environment adaptation mechanisms. This research topic comprising reviews and original articles highlights the recent advances regarding the unexpectedly diverse/rare group of actinobacteria with special selective isolation methods or culture-independent methods, as well as their biological activities, ecophysiologica function and mechanisms from diverse special and extreme environments.

Author : Wael N. Hozzein,Sheng Qin,Syed G. Dastager,Wen-Jun Li
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Microbiology
ISBN : OCLC:1135348858

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Actinobacteria in Special and Extreme Habitats: Diversity; Function Roles and Environmental Adaptations by Wael N. Hozzein,Sheng Qin,Syed G. Dastager,Wen-Jun Li Pdf

Actinobacteria are highly diverse prokaryotes that are ubiquitous in soil, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Although various studies have focused on the ecology of this phylum, data are still scant on the diversity, abundance and ecology of actinobacteria endemic to special and extreme environments, such as gut, plant, alkaline saline soil, deep sea sediments, hot springs and other habitats. Actinobacteria are well-known producers of a vast array of secondary metabolites, many of which have useful applications in medicine and agriculture. Furthermore, actinobacteria also have diverse functions in different environments apart from antibiotic production. For example, actinobacteria are reported to contribute to the break-down and recycling of organic compounds. They play a significant role in fixation of nitrogen, improvement plant growth, biodegradation, bioremediation and environmental protection. Therefore, understanding the actinobacterial diversity and distribution in such special environments is important in deciphering the ecological roles of these microorganisms and for biotechnological bioprospecting. Recent advances in cultivation, DNA sequencing technologies and -omics (metagenomics, metaproteomics etc) methods have greatly contributed to the rapid advancement of our understanding of microbial diversity, function and they interactions with environment. Furthermore, comparative genomic studies can provide overall information about actinobacterial speciation, evolution, metabolism and environment adaptation mechanisms. This research topic comprising reviews and original articles highlights the recent advances regarding the unexpectedly diverse/rare group of actinobacteria with special selective isolation methods or culture-independent methods, as well as their biological activities, ecophysiologica function and mechanisms from diverse special and extreme environments.

Author : Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128245095

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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials by Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam Pdf

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials illustrates how to biologically scale up silver nanoparticle synthesis. This book covers green synthesis of silver nanomaterials, via plants, agricultural waste, fungi, and microorganisms. Sections cover the synthesis and characterization of chemical and green synthesis, various types of silver nanomaterialism, the ability of different fungal species, such as filamentous fungi, to produce silver nanoparticles, the microbial synthesis of silver NMs, biosynthesis mechanisms, toxicity, fate and commercialization. As examples, greener pathways and mechanisms, toxicity of silver nanoparticles in aquatic life and in natural eco-systems, and strategies for the scaling up of green-synthesized nanomaterials are discussed. With the extended work in enhancing nanomaterials synthesis performance, and discovering their biomedical, environmental, and agricultural applications, it is hoped that the execution of these methods on a large scale and their industrial applications in different fields will take place in the near future. Assesses the impact of a large variety of silver-based nanostructures in the biomedical, environmental and agri-food sectors Discusses the major synthesis methods used for effectively processing plant-based silver nanoparticles Outlines the potential and major challenges for adopting green synthesis methods on a mass scale

Author : Cristobal Noé Aguilar,Norma Paola Meléndez-Renteria,Karen Nathiely Ramirez-Guzman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-08-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781003832218

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Exploration and Valorization of Natural Resources from Arid Zones by Cristobal Noé Aguilar,Norma Paola Meléndez-Renteria,Karen Nathiely Ramirez-Guzman Pdf

This new book analyzes the exploration and sustainable valorization of natural resources from the arid zones, putting special emphasis on the challenges that the industry faces in an era of sustainable development and ecological conservation programs. The volume describes the geographic and climatic characteristics as well as the natural resources from arid zones, divided into three main groups: a) microbiological resources as biotechnological tools and change agents to produce and/or obtain compounds with industrial or medicinal applications; b) plants as an important source of principal compounds or subproducts produced by natural adaptation to the extreme environmental conditions; and c) animal resources, which includes insects, animal residues, products or subproducts derived from animal sources, as well as poisons. The authors focus on the processes or bioprocesses used in the valorization and transformation of these three main groups for research purposes as well as for biotechnological processing to obtain important compounds for use in various industries. The information provided in this volume, Exploration and Valorization of Natural Resources from Arid Zones, can be used as reference for investigation, training, and education, and also as main tool in under- and postgraduate university education on the sustainable uses of resources from arid zones.

Author : Fabrice Martin-Laurent,Aurélie Cebron,Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen,Dimitrios Georgios Karpouzas,Soizic Morin,Carmen Palacios
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889749218

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Microbial Ecotoxicology Advances to Improve Environmental and Human Health Under Global Change by Fabrice Martin-Laurent,Aurélie Cebron,Mechthild Schmitt-Jansen,Dimitrios Georgios Karpouzas,Soizic Morin,Carmen Palacios Pdf

Author : Nikolay Vassilev,Davide Neri,Eligio Malusà,Xiangming Xu
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832517819

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Plant Root Interaction with Associated Microbiomes to Improve Plant Resiliency and Crop Biodiversity, Volume II by Nikolay Vassilev,Davide Neri,Eligio Malusà,Xiangming Xu Pdf

Author : Wael N. Hozzein
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781803550961

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Actinobacteria by Wael N. Hozzein Pdf

This book provides in-depth insights into the diversity of actinobacteria, their various medical aspects, and their biotechnological applications. It is aimed at graduate students and researchers working with actinobacteria who need to know about recent advances in their research fields. The book, which is divided into four sections, contains 13 chapters that review the most recent methods, discuss various applications of actinobacteria, introduce some interesting results, and explore future prospects for the topics covered.

Author : Caroline Chénard,Federico M. Lauro
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319516868

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Microbial Ecology of Extreme Environments by Caroline Chénard,Federico M. Lauro Pdf

This book explores microbial lifestyles, biochemical adaptations, and trophic interactions occurring in extreme environments. By summarizing the latest findings in the field it provides a valuable reference for future studies. Spark ideas for biotechnological and commercial exploitation of microbiomes at the extremes of life are presented. Chapters on viruses complement this highly informative book. In a vertical journey through the microbial biosphere it covers aspects of cold environments, hot environments, extreme saline environments, and extreme pressure environments, and more. From the deep sea, through polar deserts, up to the clouds in the air - the diversity of microbial life in all habitats is described, explored, and comprehensively reviewed. Possible biotechnical applications are discussed. This book aims to provide a useful reference for those who want to start a research program in extreme microbiology and, hopefully, inspire new research directions.

Author : Dilfuza Egamberdieva,Nils-Kare Birkeland,Wen-Jun Li,Hovik Panosyan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811637315

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Microbial Communities and their Interactions in the Extreme Environment by Dilfuza Egamberdieva,Nils-Kare Birkeland,Wen-Jun Li,Hovik Panosyan Pdf

This second edition of the book entitled “Microbial Communities and Interactions in extreme environments” focus on thermophilic and halophilic extremophiles from various ecosystems, their biodiversity, interactions with other organisms and functions within their hostile environment. Biotechnology of extremophiles and their potential agricultural and industrial applications is the focus of this edition. However, extremophiles may cope with their challenging environments. Information on biodiversity of extremophiles and their interactions with the surrounding biomes helps in understanding their ecology and functions within their respective extreme environments. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, microbiologists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, microbiology and environmental sciences.

Author : Helga Stan-Lotter,Sergiu Fendrihan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319483276

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Adaption of Microbial Life to Environmental Extremes by Helga Stan-Lotter,Sergiu Fendrihan Pdf

This entirely updated second edition provides an overview on the biology, ecology and biodiversity of extremophiles. Unusual and less explored ecosystems inhabited by extremophiles such as marine hypersaline deeps, extreme cold, desert sands, and man-made clean rooms for spacecraft assembly are presented. An additional focus is put on the role of these highly specialized microorganism in applied research fields, ranging from biotechnology and nanotechnology to astrobiology. Examples such as novel psychrophilic enzymes, compounds from halophiles, and detection strategies for potential extraterrestrial life forms are discussed in detail. The book addresses researchers and advanced students in the fields of microbiology, microbial ecology and biotechnology.

Author : Ajar Nath Yadav,Ali Asghar Rastegari,Neelam Yadav
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000734911

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Microbiomes of Extreme Environments by Ajar Nath Yadav,Ali Asghar Rastegari,Neelam Yadav Pdf

The extreme microbiomes are those microorganisms thriving under extreme conditions where no other living being will have any chance to survive. The extreme habitats are those presenting high temperatures (thermophiles), low temperature (psychrophiles), hypersaline environments (halophiles), low and high pH (Acidophiles/alkaliphiles), high pressure (Piezophiles) are distributed worldwide. The extreme habitats have proved to offer a unique reservoir of genetic diversity and biological source of extremophiles. The extremophilic microbial diversity and their biotechnological potential use in agricultural and industrial applications will be a milestone for future needs. Extremophiles and their cell components, therefore, are expected to play an important role in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, paper and textile industries as well as environmental biotechnology.

Author : Corien Bakermans
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783110340716

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Microbial Evolution under Extreme Conditions by Corien Bakermans Pdf

Today's microorganisms represent the vast majority of biodiversity on Earth and have survived nearly 4 billion years of evolutionary change. However, we still know little about the processes of evolution as applied to microorganisms and microbial populations. Microbial evolution occurred and continues to take place in a vast variety of environmental conditions that range from anoxic to oxic, from hot to cold, from free-living to symbiotic, etc. Some of these physicochemical conditions are considered "extreme", particularly when inhabitants are limited to microorganisms. It is easy to imagine that microbial life in extreme environments is somehow more constrained and perhaps subjected to different evolutionary pressures. But what do we actually know about microbial evolution under extreme conditions and how can we apply that knowledge to other conditions? Appealingly, extreme environments with their relatively limited numbers of inhabitants can serve as good model systems for the study of evolutionary processes. A look at the microbial inhabitants of today's extreme environments provides a snapshot in time of evolution and adaptation to extreme conditions. These adaptations manifest at different levels from established communities and species to genome content and changes in specific genes that result in altered function or gene expression. But as a recent (2011) report from the American Academy of Microbiology observes: "A complex issue in the study of microbial evolution is unraveling the process of evolution from that of adaptation. In many cases, microbes have the capacity to adapt to various environmental changes by changing gene expression or community composition as opposed to having to evolve entirely new capabilities." We have learned much about how microbes are adapted to extreme conditions but relatively little is known about these adaptations evolved. How did the different processes of evolution such as mutation, immigration, horizontal (lateral) gene transfer, recombination, hybridization, genetic drift, fixation, positive and negative selection, and selective screens contribute to the evolution of these genes, genomes, microbial species, communities, and functions? What are typical rates of these processes? How prevalent are each of these processes under different conditions? This book explores the current state of knowledge about microbial evolution under extreme conditions and addresses the following questions: What is known about the processes of microbial evolution (mechanisms, rates, etc.) under extreme conditions? Can this knowledge be applied to other systems and what is the broader relevance? What remains unknown and requires future research? These questions will be addressed from several perspectives including different extreme environments, specific organisms, and specific evolutionary processes.

Author : Yu-Qin Zhang,Louis S. Tisa,Imen Nouioui,Wen-Jun Li,Xin-Peng Tian
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889762606

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A Focus on Actinobacteria: Diversity, Distribution, and Secondary Metabolites by Yu-Qin Zhang,Louis S. Tisa,Imen Nouioui,Wen-Jun Li,Xin-Peng Tian Pdf

Author : Koki Horikoshi,Garabed Antranikian,Alan T. Bull,Frank T. Robb,Karl O. Stetter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1277 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431538974

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Extremophiles Handbook by Koki Horikoshi,Garabed Antranikian,Alan T. Bull,Frank T. Robb,Karl O. Stetter Pdf

The Extremophiles Handbook brings together the rapidly growing and often scattered information on microbial life in the whole range of extreme environments. This book will be a useful reference for finding clues to the origin of life and for exploring the biotechnology potential of these fascinating organisms.