Microbial Diversity of Fishes: A Colour Handbook
by Prof (Dr) K Dhevendaram
ISBN: 9789351301004
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 13995.00
Biblio : xiv+305p., col.,plts.,ind., 25 cm
Author Profile
Prof. (Dr.) K. Dhevendaran is a marine biologist and the first Scientist in India who received the D.Sc., degree in Marine Microbiology from Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram during 2001. Presently working as Professor in the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
About The Book
The book is a comprehensive approach, designed to enable the reader to quickly access the most current information as well as to obtain alternative perspective on interdisciplinary subjects. It is a holistic approach in understanding the subject of microbial diversity in aquatic organisms. Key features of this book include the following: such as that each chapter begins with a list of expected presented and coverage of microbiology applications in agriculture, aquaculture, medicine, health, biotechnology, industry and environment. The book in its coverage is suitable as a text for an introductory course in Fishery Microbiology and Biotechnology in academic discipline at Post graduate level and also in research.
Table of Contents
Foreword vii <BR> Preface ix <BR> 1. General Introduction 1 <BR> 2. Survey of Microorganism in Fish, Sponges and Photosynthetic <BR> Bacteria in Polluted Retting Zone 12 <BR> 3. Microbial Nutrition of Fishes 23 <BR> 4. Application of Streptomyces to the Feed as Single Cell Protein for Growth of Ornamental Fish 42 <BR> 5. Microbial Probiotics in Fishes 55 <BR> 6. Probiotics and Efficacy in Aquaculture 57 <BR> 7. Microbial Association with Fishery Products 61 <BR> 8. Complement System of Fish 64 <BR> 9. Innate Defence Mechanisms Against Bacteria 68 <BR> 10. Colour Changes and the Chromgenic Variations of the Fish by the Application of the Different Mycelial Coloured Streptomyces spp. to the Feed 73 <BR> 11. Metazoan Parasites of Fishes 83 <BR> 12. Microbial Diseases 122 <BR> 13. Microbial Spoilage in Fish and Shellfish 126 <BR> 14. Bacteriology of Fresh Fish 129 <BR> 15. Fish Vaccination 144 <BR> 16. Methods of Assessing Vaccines 148 <BR> 17. Vaccination Against Vibriosis 151 <BR> 18. Vaccine Development 154 <BR> 19. Vaccine Trials 157 <BR> 20. Viral Diseases of Fish 159 <BR> 21. Impact of Pollution on the Outbreak of Microbial Diseases 166 <BR> 22. Dilution of the Pathological Samples 172 <BR> 23. Characterization, Classification and Identification 177 <BR> 24. Fungi: Molds and Yeast 197 <BR> 25. Characterization of Microbes with Special Reference to Streptomyces spp. 206 <BR> 26. Microscope 254 <BR> 27. Immunostimulatory Effect on Fishes 266 <BR> 28. Streptomyces as Immunostimulant on Ornamental Fish, Vieja synspilus (Flower Horn) 274 <BR> Bibliography 285 <BR> Index 301
