Editors: Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu

Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety

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Library License: US $316
ISBN: 978-981-5256-24-6 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5256-23-9 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898152562391240101

Introduction

Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in bio-based antimicrobial agents used to enhance food safety and agricultural production. This book highlights natural alternatives to chemical preservatives, focusing on surfactin, bacillomycin, fengycin, bacteriocins, and plant-based antimicrobials. It explores their applications in controlling microbial contamination, improving crop health, and extending food shelf life. Key topics include biopreservation techniques, biological control of pathogens, and sustainable agricultural practices. With contributions from experts worldwide, this book is an essential resource for researchers, biotechnologists, microbiologists, food scientists, and industry professionals aiming to understand modern bio-safe methods for food preservation and crop protection.

Readership

Undergraduate/Graduate, Research, Working Professional

Foreword

- Pp. i
Y. Martin Lo
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Preface

- Pp. ii
Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu
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List of Contributors

- Pp. iii

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Surfactin Biosynthesis and its Potential Applications in Agriculture and Food System

- Pp. 1-47 (47)
Xiaoyu Chen, Huawei Liu, Zhaoxin Lu*

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Bacillomycin Production and Its Applications in Controlling Fungi and Mycotoxin in Agriculture and Food Systems

- Pp. 48-70 (23)
Jing Sun, Yingjian Lu*

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Fengycin Production and Its Applications in Plant Growth and Postharvest Quality

- Pp. 71-119 (49)
Xiaomei Bie*

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Brevibacillus sp. and Brevibacillin: Biosynthesis, Classification, Bioactivity, and Potential Applications

- Pp. 120-188 (69)
Fanqiang Meng, Zhaoxin Lu*

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LAB Bacteriocin-Based Strategies for Food Preservation

- Pp. 189-220 (32)
Xinyi Pang, Yingjian Lu*

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Application of ε-poly-L-lysine in Improving Food Quality and Safety

- Pp. 221-255 (35)
Ziyuan Wang, Zichen Wang, Zhilei Tan, Jiandong Cui*, Shiru Jia*

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Bacteriophage Control of Foodborne Pathogens in Food Production

- Pp. 256-282 (27)
Lu Liang, Ian F. Connerton*

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Plant-Based Antimicrobials-Innovative Natural Food Preservatives

- Pp. 283-352 (70)
Wenqing Xu*

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Subject Index

- Pp. 353-358 (6)
Zhaoxin Lu, Yingjian Lu
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