Managing Microorganisms

Managing Microorganisms is a comprehensive guide for working with microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, covering preservation, characterization, culture collection management, safety, and sustainable business planning. It is essential for researchers, academicians, and bioindustry professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2023
Publisher: CABI Publishing

Microorganisms play a vital role in basic and applied life science research, serving as essential study specimens. Managing Microorganisms, a comprehensive guide, aims to be the go-to resource for individuals engaged in working with microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi. This book is relevant to researchers who maintain their own strain collections and those who utilize various public service culture collections. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including:

Preservation and Characterization Methods: This section provides detailed protocols for preserving and characterizing different groups of microorganisms. It covers techniques such as sterilization, freezing, drying, and culture media preparation.

Best Practice Guidelines for Culture Collection Management: It offers practical guidelines for managing culture collections, including inventory control, sample tracking, and maintenance of culture viability.

Protecting Research Investments with Microorganisms: It discusses strategies for safeguarding investments in microorganisms, such as maintaining genetic stability, preserving strains, and ensuring authenticity.

Source and Authentication of Microorganisms: It provides information on where to obtain authenticated microorganisms, including commercial suppliers, academic institutions, and public culture collections.

Storage, Handling, and Distribution of Microorganisms: It outlines effective methods for storing, handling, and distributing microorganisms, ensuring their safety and maintaining their viability during transportation.

Sustainable Business Planning for Culture Collections: It discusses the considerations involved in designing a sustainable business plan for a culture collection, including financial management, resource allocation, and legal considerations.

Health and Safety Issues: This section addresses health and safety concerns related to working with microorganisms, including risk assessment, personal protective equipment, and biosafety protocols.

Wider Regulatory Environment: It provides an overview of the regulatory framework surrounding microbiology research and culture collection management, including compliance requirements and legal considerations.

Managing Microorganisms is an indispensable reference for professionals, academic researchers, and students involved in microbiology and culture collection work. It offers comprehensive coverage of essential topics, providing practical insights and best practices for successful microbial management. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just starting in this field, this book will be a valuable asset in your endeavors.

Weight: 1432g
Dimension: 180 x 252 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800622111