Probiotics: Biology, Genetics and Health Aspects
This book presents the 24 discoveries in infectious diseases that have merited Nobel Prize recognition since the inception of the awards in 1901. Grouped according to biological groups rather than chronology, each discovery includes a biographical sketch of the laureate(s), a de…
Introduction to microbiology. Bacteria. The eucaryotic protists. Viruses and the metazoa. Laboratory techniques. Introduction to chemistry. Organic chemistry. Biological molecules. Microbial metabolism. Microbial growth. Water quality chemistry. Environmental water chemistry. Wa…
Biological and chemical processes play a key role in the treatment of domestic wastewater and are becoming increasingly important in tackling the problems caused by industrial wastes. The first edition of this popular text focused on microbial systems and wastewater processes th…
Effect of aging on freshness of white pan bread. Characteristics, composition, and shelf-life of cheese. Changes in quality of meat during aging and storage. The shelf-life of fish and shellfish. Shelf-life of fruits. Chocolate. Candy and sugar confectionery. Grain legumes. Mino…
Yeasts are highly versatile organisms, particularly suitable for industrial purposes. This book covers the major areas of yeast technology relevant to the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
