Microbial Resources: From Functional Existence in Nature to Applications

Abstract

Microbial Resources: From Functional Existence in Nature to Applications (Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-804765-1) provides an exciting interdisciplinary journey covering sustainable use of microbial resources stemming from sound understanding on their functional existence in nature, and utilising this knowledge for industrial and biotechnological applications. Examples include: (1) molecular detection, culturing and preservation of bioactive microorganisms, (2) socioeconomic value deriving from their industrial use, as well as (3) legal perspectives related to socioeconomic benefit sharing by all stakeholders, having effectively contributed to the detection, preservation and exploitation of such microbiological material.