Photosynthetic Prokaryotes, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992 Biotechnology Handbooks Series, Vol. 6

This book not only emphasizes the potential biotechnological applications of the photosynthetic prokaryotes, but also describes their physiology, biochemistry, ecology and molecular biology. It is aimed at microbiologists in industry and the environmental services, as well as undergraduates and research workers.

1 Diversity, Ecology, and Taxonomy of the Cyanobacteria.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Morphological Diversity.- 3. Ecological Distribution.- 4. Influence of Environmental Factors.- 5. Taxonomy.- References.- 2 Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and General Ecology of Anoxygenic Phototrophic Bacteria.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Taxonomy.- 3. Phylogenetic Considerations.- 4. General Ecology.- References.- 3 Physiology of the Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Basic Features of Photosynthesis.- 3. Variations of the Photosynthetic Process in Prokaryotes.- 4. Metabolism of Carbon Sources and Electron Donors.- 5. Nitrogen Metabolism.- 6. Enrichment and Cultivation of Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 7. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 4 Genetics of the Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Genome Organization.- 3. Gene Transfer Mechanisms.- 4. Transposons, Interposons, and Their Applications.- 5. Genetic Mapping.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- 5 Genetic Manipulation of Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Propagation of Recombinant DNA in Purple Bacteria.- 3. Nonclassical Mutagenesis in Purple Bacteria.- 4. Analysis of Gene Expression in Purple Bacteria.- 5. Propagation of Recombinant DNA in Cyanobacteria.- 6. Nonclassical Mutagenesis in Cyanobacteria.- 7. Analysis of Gene Expression in Cyanobacteria.- 8. Prospects for the Future.- References.- 6 Mass Culture of Cyanobacteria.- 1. An Outline of Uses for Cyanobacterial Mass.- 2. Basic Principles in Mass Cultivation.- 3. Reactors for Mass Cultivation of Photoautotrophs.- 4. Management of Outdoor Cultures.- 5. Processing Cyanobacterial Mass.- 6. Future Prospects.- References.- 7 Cyanobacterial Toxins.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria.- 3. Nature and Properties of the Toxins.- 4. Purification andQuantification of Toxins.- 5. Factors Influencing Toxin Production.- 6. Effects on Human Health.- References.- 8 Potential and Commercial Applications for Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Hydrogen Production.- 3. Waste Water Treatment.- 4. Cyanobacteria as Biofertilizers.- 5. Photochemical and Photoelectrochemical Systems.- 6. Products from Photosynthetic Prokaryotes.- References.