Microbial Lipid Production: Methods and Protocols

The volume explores methods for isolation andcharacterization of lipids, and their production using variousoleaginous organisms. The protocols presented in the book considersugars derived from different substrates including chemicallypre-treated agricultural residues, industrial residues containinglignin, food wastes, and industrial waste water in an approachableformat. The book also discusses applications that use oleaginousorganisms to transform substrates into a variety of products includingbio-crude, high value fatty acids, biofuels such as biodiesel, neutrallipids, volatile fatty acids, and surfactants. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessarymaterials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratoryprotocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.   Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Microbial Lipid Production: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource aimed at novice researchers who are working on improving their knowledge and skills in this developing field.