Natural products are the main source of antibiotics. Despite the huge expectation of synthetic molecules with effective antimicrobial properties, natural products are still a worth promise. Actinomycetes are useful biological tools for the production of antimicrobials against fungi and bacteria. Due to the large geographical difference and variations in soil type the distribution of antibiotic producing actinomycetes in Western Ghats also variable. This book describes actinomycetes from Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with its antimicrobial properties.

This book is designed to balance theory and practical applications in a way that is engaging and useful to students. Practical Handbook in Microbial Biotechnology presents detailed technical information and simple procedures for experimental studies that will help students envision themselves as members of the research team. The mixture of practical and instrument operation information related to microbiology provided in this text book allows students to do research much faster and ultimately to carry out the experiments and analyze the results. Some exciting features to this book include:...