Fundamentals of Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism

This book provides valuable information on microbial physiology and metabolism. The key aspects covered are prokaryotic diversity, growth physiology, essential metabolic pathways and their regulation, and metabolic diversity with details of various unique pathways. Another focus area is stress physiology with details on varying environmental stresses, signal transduction, adaptation and survival. For instructional purposes, the book provides case studies, interesting facts, techniques etc. which help in showcasing the inter-disciplinary nature and bridge the gap between various aspects of applied microbiology.