Essentials of Marine Biotechnology
Essentials of Marine Biotechnology
This textbook introduces marine biotechnology by collecting the key knowledge on genetics, fish breeding, genetic diversity, seaweed production and microalgae biotechnology, and explores marine biomaterials and how they can benefit human health. Covering the latest applications of marine biotechnology in natural product development, genomics, transgenic technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical development, it particularly focuses on future biological resources, developing functional materials from marine life, production of marine bioenergy and marine microbial resources and biotechnology.
The author explains the structure of the book in an introductory note, and each chapter offers a detailed overview and conclusion to help readers better grasp the acquired knowledge. Lastly, the final part provides a comprehensive glossary with brief explanations of the key concepts in marine biotechnology.
Written by a leading expert in the field withmore than 30 years of teaching experience, this book broadens students' understanding of the basics and recent developments in marine biotechnology.
What is Marine Biotechnology?
Introduction to Molecular BiologyFish Genetics
Fish Breeding and Biotechnology
Genetic Diversity and DNA Markers in Fish
Seaweed Biotechnology
Microalgae, a Biological Resource for the Future
Developing Functional Materials with Marine Organisms
Marine Bioenergy Production
Marine Natural Substances
Marine Microorganism Resources and Biotechnology
Index.
Kim, Se-Kwon
| ISBN | 978-3-030-20943-8 |
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| Article number | 9783030209438 |
| Media type | Book |
| Edition number | 1st ed. 2019 |
| Copyright year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Springer, Berlin |
| Length | XXII, 477 pages |
| Illustrations | XXII, 477 p. 189 illus., 134 illus. in color. |
| Language | English |
