Biotechnology of Microbial Exopolysaccharides
Author | : Ian W. Sutherland |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1990-10-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521363500 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521363501 |
Rating | : 4/5 (501 Downloads) |
Download or read book Biotechnology of Microbial Exopolysaccharides written by Ian W. Sutherland and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-10-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a thorough account of the structure and synthesis of microbial exopolysaccharides and of their widespread application across a broad range of industries, including food, oil and medicine. The successful exploitation of these polysaccharides requires a sound scientific understanding of their chemical and physical properties and also their biochemistry and biosynthesis.