Chapter 4. Microbial Lipids

  1. Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
  2. Dr. G. Reed3
  1. Colin Ratledge

Published Online: 7 MAY 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527620999.ch4g

Biotechnology Set, Second Edition

Biotechnology Set, Second Edition

How to Cite

Ratledge, C. (2008) Microbial Lipids, in Biotechnology Set, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620999.ch4g

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-4400 Münster

  2. 3

    2131 N. Summit Ave., Apartment #304, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1347, USA

Author Information

  1. Hull, United Kingdom

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 7 MAY 2008
  2. Published Print: 10 MAY 2001

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527257621

Online ISBN: 9783527620999

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Keywords:

  • accumulation;
  • bacteria;
  • microbial lipids;
  • metabolic;
  • mutation

Summary

The prelims comprise:

  • Introduction

  • Accumulation of Lipid

  • Triacylglycerols and Fatty Acids

  • Sterols, Carotenoids, and Polyprenes

  • Wax Esters and Polyesters

  • Other Lipids

  • Conclusions