Methods In Biotechnology

by Michael Schweizer (Editor)

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:	9780748404308
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/10/1997
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

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.