Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
Kopierschutz
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Family Sharing
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Text-to-Speech
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Erscheinungsdatum
23.06.2026
Herausgeber
Burhan Hamid + weitereVerlag
Taylor & Francis eBooksSeitenzahl
412 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
15864 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781040968888
Microorganisms form the very foundation of life on Earth. Without them, other living beings could not have existed or evolved. These tiny but powerful forms of life are found everywhere. They thrive in conditions where most other organisms cannot survive.
This book explores one fascinating group of such microorganisms known as extremophiles-organisms that flourish in extreme environments. Among them are the psychrophiles, or cold-loving microbes, which can live and function in freezing conditions. Their remarkable ability to survive in such cold environments has opened new doors for scientific discovery and innovation. Psychrophiles produce special cold-active enzymes called psychrozymes, which remain efficient even at very low temperatures. These enzymes have exciting applications in biotechnology, environmental cleanup, and sustainable waste management.
Through this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the psychrophilic microbiome-its diversity, how it adapts to the cold, and how its unique properties can be harnessed for human benefit. It presents clear explanations, authentic data, and the latest research on how these extraordinary microorganisms turn freezing temperatures into opportunities for life and innovation. It covers issues such as cold adaptation by cryophiles and adaptation strategies of cryophiles with authentic data.
Key Features:
- Provides in-depth information on cold-habitats and diversity of psychrophiles.
- Offers new insight into molecular adaptation of psychrophiles in different cold environs.
- Provides significant information on biotechnological capabilities of psychrophiles and psychrozymes.
- Discusses utilization of psychrophiles for remediation of emerging environmental pollutants.
- Unfolds commercialization potential of psychrophilic microbiome.
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