Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources
S K Nayak
Synopsis "Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources"
Biological resources - living organisms cells genes and the related information - are the essential raw materials for the advancement of biotechnology. Biotechnology can be applied to study genetic diversity among plants animals microbes bio-waste recycling propagation and mass multiplication of threatened genetic resources large-scale production of therapeutic substances genetic transformation cryopreservation DNA banking etc. The revolution in biotechnology has given us great scope not only to obtain but also to modify these biological resources for the benefit of mankind.This book which deals with 38 important chapters contributed by experts in various fields has focused on bioresources and their conservation and management. The volume also includes topics in the field of plant and animal biotechnology agriculture biotechnology environmental and microbial biotechnology. The unique contents of the book make it an important source of information for conservation scientists academicians activists and to those who are actively involved in product oriented research from bioresources. The present volume will be of use to researchers in the fields of antimicrobials particularly plant-based alternative medicines enzymes anticancer and anti-inflammatory molecules medicinal significance of polyphenol containing fermented products etc. This book may also be useful to the students pursuing advanced and specialized courses teachers scientists industrialists environmental lawyers rural technologists and the other interested audiences in general. The book will provide readers an up-to-date knowledge on the biological utilization of resources for future progress.
