Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting

Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting: Diversity and Bioactive Potential comprehensively discusses the diversity of microbes present in various marine ecosystems, the bioprospecting potential, and how they can be utilized to derive bioproducts that benefit different fields and industries. The book leads off the discussion with an overview of marine microbes, their ex situ conservation, and the tools and techniques used to study marine microbial diversity and taxonomy. It also explores and details microorganisms in different marine ecosystems and considers how bioactive metabolites from diverse marine microorganisms can be harnessed to combat pathogens, be employed in industrial products, used in environmental remediation and degradation, and enhanced for agricultural and aquaculture applications. With contributions from experts in the field, Marine Microbiome and Microbial Bioprospecting aims to be a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals in microbiology and biotechnology involved in finding lead molecules from marine microbial resources for wide-ranging application.

• Discusses existing and novel metabolites from marine microbes
• Offers tools and techniques to exploit marine microbial resources
• Explores the applications of marine microbial bioproducts