Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 59

Biodegradation by members of the genus Rhodococcus: biochemistry, physiology and genetic adaptation Genomes as Resources for Biocatalysis Design of biocatalysts for selective oxidation reactions The biosynthesis of polyketide metabolites by dinoflagellates Biological halogenation Phage for rapid detection & control of bacterial pathogens in food Gastrointestinal microflora - probiotics The Role of Helen Purdy Beale in the Early Development of Plant Serology and Virology

Published since 1959, Advances in Applied Microbiology continues to be one of the most widely read and authoritative review sources in Microbiology.

The series contains comprehensive reviews of the most current research in applied microbiology. Recent areas covered include bacterial diversity in the human gut, protozoan grazing of freshwater biofilms, metals in yeast fermentation processes and the interpretation of host-pathogen dialogue through microarrays.

Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes on various topics including Archaea and Sick Building Syndrome.

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