Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources

512 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Biologie, Biowissenschaften Biochemie
• ISBN: 9780128195321
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.04.2020
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• Herausgegeben von: Hrudayanath Thatoi, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra, Jayanta Kumar Patra