Biotechnological Relevance of Pseudomonads
Author(s)
Rehm, BHA
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2008
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Pseudomonads represent a versatile group of Gram-negative bacteria capable of
synthesizing a variety of secondary metabolites and biopolymers that are of biotechnological
relevance (Figure 14.1). In addition to their enormous biosynthesis
capacity, pseudomonads are able to degrade various recalcitrant compounds such
as chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons that can be found as pollutants in the
environment. Thus, pseudomonads and their degradation pathways in engineered
microorganisms have been conceived for the clean-up of polluted sites. The ability
to metabolize a variety of diverse nutrients combined with the ability to ...
View more >Pseudomonads represent a versatile group of Gram-negative bacteria capable of synthesizing a variety of secondary metabolites and biopolymers that are of biotechnological relevance (Figure 14.1). In addition to their enormous biosynthesis capacity, pseudomonads are able to degrade various recalcitrant compounds such as chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons that can be found as pollutants in the environment. Thus, pseudomonads and their degradation pathways in engineered microorganisms have been conceived for the clean-up of polluted sites. The ability to metabolize a variety of diverse nutrients combined with the ability to form biofilms enables these bacteria to survive in a variety of habitats. Pseudomonads have been considered for the following biotechnological applications: bioremediation, production of polymers, biotransformation, low-molecular-weight compound production, recombinant protein production and biocontrol agents. The relevance of pseudomonads in the particular biotechnological field will be compiled and discussed below
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View more >Pseudomonads represent a versatile group of Gram-negative bacteria capable of synthesizing a variety of secondary metabolites and biopolymers that are of biotechnological relevance (Figure 14.1). In addition to their enormous biosynthesis capacity, pseudomonads are able to degrade various recalcitrant compounds such as chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons that can be found as pollutants in the environment. Thus, pseudomonads and their degradation pathways in engineered microorganisms have been conceived for the clean-up of polluted sites. The ability to metabolize a variety of diverse nutrients combined with the ability to form biofilms enables these bacteria to survive in a variety of habitats. Pseudomonads have been considered for the following biotechnological applications: bioremediation, production of polymers, biotransformation, low-molecular-weight compound production, recombinant protein production and biocontrol agents. The relevance of pseudomonads in the particular biotechnological field will be compiled and discussed below
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Book Title
Pseudomonas: Model Organism, Pathogen, Cell Factory
Volume
1
Subject
Biochemistry and Cell Biology not elsewhere classified