Biocatalysis and biodegradation : microbial transformation of organic compounds / by Lawrence P. Wackett and C. Douglas Hershberger.
| Author/creator | Wackett, Lawrence Philip |
| Other author | Hershberger, C. Douglas. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : ASM Press, ©2001. |
| Description | xxiii, 228 pages : illustrations, map ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | General concepts in biodegradation and biocatalysis -- A history of concepts in biodegradation and microbial catalysis -- Identifying novel microbial catalysis by enrichment culture and screening -- Microbial diversity: catabolism of organic compounds is broadly distributed -- Organic functional group diversity: the unity of biochemistry is dwarfed by its diversity -- Physiological processes: enzymes, emulsification, uptake, and chemotaxis -- Evolution of catabolic enzymes and pathways -- Metabolic logic and pathway maps -- Predicting microbial biocatalysis and biodegradation -- Microbial biotechnology: chemical production and bioremediation -- The impact of genomics on microbial catalysis -- The extent of microbial catalysis and biodegradation: are microbes infallible? -- Big questions and future prospects. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 00061836 |
| ISBN | 1555811795 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QP517.B5 W33 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |