Chapter 14. Biotechnological Relevance of Pseudomonads
- Prof. Dr. Bernd H. A. Rehm
Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch14
Copyright © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory
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How to Cite
Rehm, B. H. A. (2008) Biotechnological Relevance of Pseudomonads, in Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory (ed B. H. A. Rehm), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527622009.ch14
Editor Information
Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Publication History
- Published Online: 31 MAR 2008
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527319145
Online ISBN: 9783527622009
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Keywords:
- biotechnological relevance of Pseudomonads;
- biodegradation;
- biotransformation/bioconversion;
- low-molecular-weight compounds;
- microbial production of biosurfactants;
- biopolymer production;
- recombinant protein production;
- biocontrol agents;
- plant growth promotion
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Biodegradation
Microbial Degradation of PAHs
Metabolic Engineering of Strains for Biodegradation
Biotransformation/Bioconversion
Low-molecular-weight Compounds: Microbial Production of Biosurfactants
Rhamnolipids as Biosurfactants
Rhamnolipid Biosynthesis
Biopolymer Production
Alginate Biosynthesis
Applications
Elastomeric Bioplastics: Medium-chain-length PHAs
Biosynthesis of Medium-chain-length PHAs
Potential Applications of Medium-chain-length PHAs
Recombinant Protein Production
Biocontrol Agents: Plant Growth Promotion
Outlook
References