Fungal Biology

Kumar, Sachin; Dheeran, Pratibha; Taherzadeh, Mohammad; Khanal, Samir

This book covers the applications of fungi used in biorefinery technology. As a great many different varieties of fungal species are available, the text focuses on the various applications of fungi for production of useful products including organic acids (lactic, citric, fumaric); hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulases, xylanases, ligninases, lipases, pectinases, proteases); advanced biofuels (ethanol, single cell oils); polyols (xylitol); single cell protein (animal feed); secondary metabolites; and much more. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-07-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319903781

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-90379-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 246