Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications

Extremophiles: Diversity, Adaptation and Applications brings up-to-date knowledge about different types of extremophiles, the fascinating group of microorganisms that love to live in extreme environmental conditions. The book consists of fourteen chapters, of which, the first provides an overview of all the major types of extremophiles and the relationship with their respective extreme environments. The chapters following this introduction explain the diversity of prokaryotes based on environmental conditions, adaptation mechanisms, and industrial applications. The book concludes with a summary of the diverse biotechnological and industrial applications of extremophiles, emphasizing the importance of these microorganisms for human welfare.

The book is intended as a primary textbook reference that enriches the knowledge base of scholars in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. It can also serve as a secondary reference for anyone who is interested in research on extremophiles.

Key Features

- Covers all the major types of extremophiles, including hyperthermophiles, psychrophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, alkaliphiles, xerophiles, oligotrophs, chemolithotrophs, anaerobes and others.

- Provides a fundamental overview of the microbiology of extreme environments

- Supplements fundamentals with information about industrial and scientific applications

- Presents information in a simple structured format suitable for learners

- Includes references for further reading

Audience

Students, researchers and academics involved in microbiology and biotechnology study programs.

Editor(s):

Masrure Alam

Bipransh Kumar Tiwary

Contributor(s):

Abhijit Sar
Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany (DST-FIST & UGC-DRS Funded)
Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati (A Central University)
Santiniketan, West Bengal 731235
India

Aniruddh Rabari
Microbiology Department
Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad-380006 Gujarat
India

Anirudra Gurung
Department of Botany
St. Joseph’s College
Darjeeling, 734104
India

Aranya Mitra
School of Biotechnology
Presidency University, Canal Bank Road, DG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1D, Newtown
Kolkata-700156, West Bengal
India

Aranya Mitra
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology
JIS University
Agarpara, Kolkata- 700109
India

Avishek Banik
School of Biotechnology, Presidency University
Canal Bank Road, DG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1D, Newtown
Kolkata-700156, West Bengal
India

Baishali Pandit
Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, IIA/27 New Town, Kolkata 700160, West Bengal, India
Department of Botany, Surendranath College, 24/2 MG Road
Kolkata-700009, West Bengal
India

Bipransh Kumar Tiwary
Department of Microbiology
North Bengal St. Xavier’s College
Rajganj, Jalpiguri, West Bengal
India

Bomba Dam
Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany (DST-FIST & UGC-DRS Funded)
Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati (A Central University)
Santiniketan, West Bengal 731235
India

Chaitanya Kumar Jha
Microbiology Department
Gujarat Arts & Science College, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad-380006 Gujarat
India

Cyaria Gurung
Department of Botany
Siliguri College, Darjeeling
West Bengal 734003
India

Janki Ruparelia
Microbiology Department
Gujarat Arts & Science College, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad-380006 Gujarat
India

Junaid Jibran Jawed
School of Biotechnology
Presidency University- New Campus, Canal Bank Road, DG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1D
Kolkata- 700156, West Bengal
India

Kunal Kumar Saha
Mycology and plant pathology laboratory
Department of Botany, Visva Bharati University
Santiniketan -731235, West Bengal
India

Masrure Alam
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Aliah University, IIA/27, New Town
Kolkata 700160, West Benga
India

Mazharul Abbasi
Department of Microbiology
Government General Degree College, Narayangarh
Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
India

Meenu Saraf
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology
University School of Science Gujarat University
Navrangpura Ahmedabad 380009, Gujarat
India

Nishra Joshi
Microbiology Department
Gujarat Arts & Science College, Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad-380006 Gujarat
India

Nitya Rai
Department of Microbiology
North Bengal St. Xavier's College, Rajganj, Jalpiguri
West Bengal-735135
India

Puja Mukherjee
Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany (DST-FIST & UGC-DRS Funded)
Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan
West Bengal 731235
India

Santa Ram Joshi
Microbiology Laboratory
Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics North-Eastern Hill University Shillong 793022
Meghalaya
India

Sekhar Pal
Department of Microbiology
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College
Rahara, Kolkata- 700118
India

Srikanta Pal
Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany (DST-FIST & UGC-DRS Funded)
Institute of Science, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan
West Bengal 731235
India

Subhra Kanti Mukhopadhyay
Department of Microbiology
The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Bardhaman – 713104
West Bengal
India

Subhrangshu Mandal
Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory
Department of Botany, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan-731235
West Bengal
India

Supriya Mandal
School of Biotechnology, Presidency University- New Campus
Canal Bank Road, DG Block (Newtown), Action Area 1D, Kolkata- 700156, West Bengal
West Bengal
India

Upal Das Ghosh
Upal Das Ghosh: Department of Microbiology
Bidhannagar College
Kolkata
India

Upashna Chhetri
Microbiology Laboratory
Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics North-Eastern Hill University Shillong 793022
Meghalaya
India

Urmimala Sen
Department of Microbiology
The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Bardhaman – 713104
West Bengal
India

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