Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory

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Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory

Editor(s): Bernd H. A. Rehm

Published Online: 31 MAR 2008

Print ISBN: 9783527319145

Online ISBN: 9783527622009

DOI: 10.1002/9783527622009

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Concise and up-to-date, this handy guide fills a gap in the literature by providing the essential knowledge for everyone with an interest in the topic. The result is a comprehensive overview of the most important model organism in applied microbiology that covers basic biology, pathology and biotechnological applications.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages I–XXI)

    2. Chapter 1

      Comparative Genomics of Pseudomonas (pages 1–24)

      Kristoffer Kiil, Tim T. Binnewies, Hanni Willenbrock, Susse Kirkelund Hansen, Lei Yang, Lars Jelsbak, David W. Ussery and Carsten Friis

    3. Chapter 2

      Clinical Relevance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Master of Adaptation and Survival Strategies (pages 25–44)

      Niels Høiby, Helle Krogh Johansen, Claus Moser and Oana Ciofu

    4. Chapter 3

      Adherence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pages 45–83)

      Randall T. Irvin

    5. Chapter 4

      Flagella and Pili of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (pages 85–108)

      Jeevan Jyot and Reuben Ramphal

    6. Chapter 5

      Pseudomonas Motility and Chemotaxis (pages 109–128)

      Junichi Kato

    7. Chapter 6

      Iron Transport and Signaling in Pseudomonads (pages 129–165)

      Francesco Imperi, Karla A. Mettrick, Matt Shirley, Federica Tiburzi, Richard C. Draper, Paolo Visca and Iain L. Lamont

    8. Chapter 7

      Quorum Sensing in Pseudomonads (pages 167–194)

      S. P. Diggle, S. Heeb, J. F. Dubern, M. P. Fletcher, S. A. Crusz, P. Williams and M. Cámara

    9. Chapter 8

      Regulatory Networks in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Role of Cyclic-di(3′,5′)-Guanylic Acid (pages 195–214)

      Ute Römling and Susanne Häussler

    10. Chapter 9

      Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Model for Biofilm Formation (pages 215–253)

      Diane McDougald, Janosch Klebensberger, Tim Tolker-Nielsen, Jeremy S. Webb, Tim Conibear, Scott A. Rice, Sylvia M. Kirov, Carsten Matz and Staffan Kjelleberg

    11. Chapter 10

      Bacteriophages of Pseudomonas (pages 255–291)

      Kirsten Hertveldt and Rob Lavigne

    12. Chapter 11

      Pseudomonas Plasmids (pages 293–330)

      Christopher M. Thomas, Anthony S. Haines, Irina A. Kosheleva and Alexander Boronin

    13. Chapter 12

      Biosynthesis and Regulation of Phenazine Compounds in Pseudomonas spp. (pages 331–351)

      Dmitri V. Mavrodi, Linda S. Thomashow and Wulf Blankenfeldt

    14. Chapter 13

      Pseudomonas–Plant Interactions (pages 353–376)

      S. H. Miller, G. L. Mark, A. Franks and F. O'Gara

    15. Chapter 14

      Biotechnological Relevance of Pseudomonads (pages 377–395)

      Prof. Dr. Bernd H. A. Rehm

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      Index (pages 397–402)

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