Biotechnology relates innovations to basic sciences and can lead to the development of technologies for the benefit of mankind. The past few years have the growth of biotechnology in terms of student numbers, government support, public-private partnerships and faculty research. The commercialization of biotechnology related products and processes are leading researchers towards technopreneur programmes.

This book presents interdisciplinary research in the field. The chapters cover recent advances in various sub-disciplines of biotechnology, with a special focus on the biological synthesis of industrial compounds, value added products from waste, genetic engineering for novel biomolecules, bioremediation, biofuels and medicinal compounds. The contributors are eminent academics and researchers from across the globe.

Each chapter is illustrated with relevant figures, tables and references to help make it self-explanatory.