Bio-Pigmentation and Biotechnological Implementations.

"Provide the insights of bio-pigmentation and molecular mechanisms of microbial biosynthesis of pigments. The new avenues of bio-pigments as sustainable resources to overcome from chemically synthesized pigments under safety net will be established"--Provided by publisher.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Singh, Om V.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Somerset : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017.
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Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Cover ; Title Page ; Copyright ; Dedication; Contents ; List of Contributors ; Introduction ; Chapter 1 Introduction of Natural Pigments from Microorganisms ; 1.1 Introduction ; 1.2 Microbial Pigments from Eukaryotic Sources ; 1.2.1 Pigments from Algae ; 1.2.2 Pigments from Fungi.
  • 1.2.3 Pigments from Yeasts 1.3 Natural Pigments from Prokaryotes ; 1.3.1 Natural Pigments from Cyanobacteria ; 1.3.2 Natural Pigments from Bacteria ; 1.4 Conclusion ; References ; Chapter 2 Establishing Novel Cell Factories Producing Natural Pigments in Europe ; 2.1 Introduction.
  • 2.2 Colorants 2.2.1 Classification of Colorants ; 2.2.2 Monascus Pigments ; 2.2.3 Biosynthesis of Monascus Pigments ; 2.2.4 Derivatives of Monascus Pigment ; 2.3 Screening for Monascus Pigment-Producing Cell Factories for the European Market.
  • 2.3.1 Cell Factory Selection and Identification 2.3.2 From Single Pigment Producers to High-Performance Cell Factories ; 2.4 Assessment of the Color Yield ; 2.4.1 Pigment Purification and Quantification ; 2.4.2 Detection and Identification ; 2.4.3 Quantification ; 2.4.4 CIELAB.
  • 2.5 Optimizing Cellular Performance: Growth and Pigment Production 2.5.1 Assessment of Classical Physiological Parameters ; 2.5.2 Media Composition ; 2.5.3 Cultivation Parameters ; 2.5.4 Type of Cultivation ; 2.5.5 Metabolic Engineering ; 2.6 Pigment Properties ; 2.7 Conclusion.