Expanding Horizon of Cyanobacterial Biology

1st Edition - June 26, 2022
Editors: Prashant Kumar Singh, Maria F. Fillat, Viji Sitther, Ajay Kumar
Language: English
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Expanding Horizon of Cyanobacterial Biology discusses the different aspects of cyanobacteria cyanobacterial application, providing a better understanding of cyanobacterial metabolism. Chapters deal with cyanobacteria applications and explore how to exploit cyanobacterial metabolism for industrial applications. Sections cover cyanobacterial applications for the production of nanoparticles, cyanobacterial diversity, and the characterization of different assemblages such as cyanolichens and cyanobacterial endophytes, along with their ecological, morphological and physiological aspects. In addition, bioactive compounds and their applications are explored.

Increasing attention has been paid by scientists across the globe to Cyanobacteria as they are ubiquitous microbes and, undoubtedly, an important organism in terms of carbon as well as nitrogen fixation. However, the research on these organisms is limited in terms of their diversity and distribution across the globe.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Recent trends of polyphasic approach in taxonomy and cyanobacterial diversity
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1.1: Introduction
1.2: The modern polyphasic approach for cyanobacteria identification
1.3: New/changes in taxonomy adapted to the modern polyphasic approaches
1.4: Metagenomic studies integrated with the polyphasic approach (the whole genome as a genetic marker)
1.5: Utility of polyphasic approaches on biodiversity studies based on amplicon metagenomics
1.6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 2: Interactions amoeba-cyanobacteria: From grazing to organelle endosymbiosis
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1: Introduction
2.2: The amoeba-cyanobacterium predator-prey system
2.3: Use of amoeba to reduce toxic cyanobacterial blooms
2.4: Amoeba-resistant cyanobacteria
2.5: The case of Paulinella chromatophora
References
Chapter 3: Bioactive compounds and pigments from cyanobacteria: Applications in the pharmaceutical industry
Abstract
Acknowledgments
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Cyanotoxins for anticancer applications
3.3: Cyanobacterial metabolites and their applications
3.4: Anticancer pharmaceutical applications of cyanobacteria
3.5: Cyanotoxins in clinical trials
3.6: Cyanobacterial pigments for anticancer applications
3.7: Conclusions
References
Chapter 4: Cyanobacterial biofilms: Formation, distribution, and applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
4.1: Formation of cyanobacterial biofilms
4.2: Distribution and ecological roles of cyanobacterial biofilms
4.3: Biotechnological applications of cyanobacterial biofilms
4.4: New avenues of research: Mars colonization
4.5: Current limitations and future perspectives
References
Chapter 5: Adaptation of cyanobacterial photosynthesis to metal constraints
Abstract
Acknowledgments
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Limitations and adaptations of the photosynthetic apparatus of cyanobacteria to iron restrictions
5.3: Analysis of the photosynthetic function in vivo
5.4: Alternative soluble carriers of the photosynthetic chain
5.5: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 6: Exploring genetic tools for cyanobacteria and their application for biofuels production
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Cyanobacterial strains for genetic engineering: Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002
6.3: CyanoGate
6.4: SyneBrick vectors for Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942
6.5: CRISPR/Cpf1 genome editing in cyanobacteria
6.6: Regulatory tools controlling gene expression in cyanobacteria
6.7: Light-inducible gene expression in cyanobacteria
6.8: Cyanobacteria and genetic instability
6.9: Cyanobacteria for feedstock production
6.10: Cultivation of cyanobacteria for biofuel production
6.11: Production of acetyl-CoA-derived fuels and chemicals in cyanobacteria
6.12: Isoprene synthesis by cyanobacteria
6.13: Cyanobacteria and plant bioengineering
6.14: Heterologous production of cyanobacterial products
6.15: Challenges of genetic modifications of cyanobacteria
References
Chapter 7: Oxidative stress in cyanobacteria: Sources, mitigation, and defense
Abstract
Acknowledgments
7.1: Introduction
7.2: ROS causes oxidative stress
7.3: Sources of oxidative stress in cyanobacteria
7.4: Conditions that lead to ROS production
7.5: Targets of ROS in cyanobacteria
7.6: ROS induced damage to cyanobacterial physiology
7.7: Mitigation against oxidative stress
7.8: Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Cyanobacteria as agents of phycoremediation in integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA)
Abstract
Acknowledgments
8.1: Bioremediation and phycoremediation
8.2: Cyanobacteria as agents of phycoremediation
8.3: Sustainable aquaculture and applications of cyanobacteria as phycoremediation agents in integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA)
8.4: Biorefinery with seaweeds and cyanobacteria
8.5: Culturing cyanobacteria for IMTA systems—A case study of a cyanobacterium, Arthrospira maxima (cyanobacterium)
8.6: Concluding remarks
References
Chapter 9: Cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds: A beneficial aspects
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Biologically active compounds from Cyanobacteria and its applications in pharmaceuticals
9.3: Applications of Cyanobacteria-derived bioactive compounds in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals
9.4: Bioactive compounds from Cyanobacteria and its applications in agriculture
9.5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Cyanolichens: An evolutionary perspective
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Cyanolichens and symbionts diversity
10.3: Threatened cyanolichen species
10.4: Endophytic fungal associations with lichens
10.5: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 11: Modern strategy of cyanobacterial biohydrogen production and current approaches toward its enhancement
Abstract
Acknowledgments
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Background about the researches
11.3: Hydrogen production by cyanobacterial cells
11.4: Cyanobacterial hydrogen synthesizing enzymes
11.5: Modern strategies to enhance hydrogen production by cyanobacterial cells
11.6: New trends and possibilities for the improvement of cyanobacterial biohydrogen
11.7: Economic evaluation of cyanobacterial hydrogen production
11.8: The advantages and disadvantages of cyanobacterial hydrogen production
11.9: Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Dynamics of cyanobacteria in two thermal water bodies of the Western Ghats
Abstract
Acknowledgments
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Sampling and analysis
12.3: Discussion
12.4: Epilogue
References
Chapter 13: Microalgae-mediated wastewater treatment and enrichment of wastewater-cultivated biomass for biofuel production
Abstract
Declaration of competing interest
Credit author statement
Acknowledgments
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Nutrient profile of different types of wastewater
13.3: Biochemical mechanism mediated wastewater treatment
13.4: Advantages of microalgae-mediated wastewater treatment
13.5: Microalgae cultivation methods
13.6: Harvesting methods
13.7: Microalgal biomass consumption for the production of different forms of biofuel
13.8: Major challenges associated with wastewater remediation
13.9: Microalgal biofuel production through biotechnological intervention
13.10: Future perspectives and conclusion
References
Further reading
Index

Prashant Kumar Singh

Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram. He completed his Ph.D. degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. In his 14 years of research carrier, he has published more than 50 articles and book chapters and one book related to cyanobacteria and plant molecular biology. Dr. Singh also has exposure to various national and international institutes. Dr. Singh is also awarded by the Young Scientist Award and lifetime members of various scientific societies as well as reviewer of various peer reviewed journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University (A Central University), Pacchunga University College campus, Mizoram, India

Maria F. Fillat

María F. Fillat earned the Ph.D. degree in Sciences (University of Zaragoza, Spain) in 1988. She completed her instruction as PhD student at the University of Konstanz (Germany) and Emory University (GA, USA) studying the role of flavoproteins flavodoxin and ferredoxin-NADP+ reductase in photosynthetic electron transport and nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria. From 1989 to 1991, Dr. Fillat worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Utrecht (The Netherlands) where she studied several aspects of molecular genetics in cyanobacteria. Since 2000, Dr. Fillat´s work is mainly focused in the functional study of FUR (ferric uptake regulation) proteins in cyanobacteria. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 1999 and Professor in 2012.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Zaragoza, Spain

Viji Sitther

Dr. Viji Sitther serves as a professor of biology at Morgan State University, USA. Her research specializes on the genetic manipulation of cyanobacteria and use of nanotechnological approaches for sustainable energy applications. She holds M.Phil., Ph.D. degrees in the biological sciences, and has more than 20 years of research experience. Her efforts to genetically engineer genes for salt tolerance and lipid production, and the use of plasmon-resonant nanomaterial for improved light capture have led to patents, and a start-up company, “HaloCyTech” reliant on the technology has been formed.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Biology, Morgan State University, USA

Ajay Kumar

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 175 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 32 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar’s research experience is in the field of plant–microbe interactions, postharvest management, cyanobacterial biology, and so on.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India