This book examines the commercial role of various microbial polysaccharides and recent advances in their production. Offering an overview of the physiological role, biosynthetic pathways and regulatory mechanisms, it also explores the current challenges regarding bioprocessing for the production of polysaccharides.

<p>Microbial exoploysaccharides: An introduction

Techniques used for characterization of microbial exopolysaccharides: A review
Molecular basis and genetic regulation of EPS
Molecular engineering of bacterial exopolysaccharide for improved properties
Extremophiles: As a versatile source of EPS
Pullulan: biosynthesis, production and applications
Exopolysaccharides in drug delivery systems
Exopolysaccharides in food processing industrials
Microbial EPS as immunomodulatoryagents
Novel insights of microbial exopolysaccharides as bio-adsorbents for the removal of heavy metals from soil and wastewater
Applications of EPS in environmental bioremediations
Cost-benefit analysis and industrial potential ofexopolysaccharides.</p>