Methods In Biotechnology

by Michael Schweizer (Editor), Hans-Peter Schmauder

Overview

Provides a grounding in the experimental techniques applicable to the discipline of biotechnology. The introductory section in the text describes procedures for analysis of inorganic and organic materials, strain maintenance and fundamental experiments in gene manipulation. Other chapters deal with fermentation techniques, purification methods for substances of interest, preparation of microbial sensors and the demonstration of oil degradation by bacteria. The final chapter deals with statistical planning of experiments and scale-up methods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780203210970
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/02/2003
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Michael Schweizer (Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK)

Table of Contents

Basic scientific techniques for biotechnology; bioreactor technology; isolation techniques; special techniques; statistical planning and analysis of experiments.