Production of Streptomycin
Production of Streptomycin Streptomycin was the first aminoglycoside antibiotic, discovered by Selman A Waksman in 1944 that is …
Biotechnology
Biological Wastewater Treatment
Biological Wastewater Treatment Industrial wastes should be adequately treated before disposal in a receiving watercourse because it reduces …
GENETIC MECHANISM OF DRUG RESISTANCE
GENETIC MECHANISM OF DRUG RESISTANCE Three genetic elements are responsible for acquired antibiotic resistance each chromosome, plasmids, and …
Types of fermenter
Types of fermenter Fermenters are available in various sizes and their sizes are defined on the total volume …
Characteristics of Ideal Fermenter
Characteristics of Ideal Fermenter The industrial microorganisms require to grow in a large vessel containing considerable quantities of …
Types of Blotting Techniques
Types of Blotting Techniques Blotting techniques are widely used analytical tools for the specific identification of desired DNA …
Strain Improvement Methods
Strain Improvement Methods Strain improvement is one of the essential steps in fermentation for obtaining the highest possible …
Screening and its Techniques
Screening and its Techniques Screening may be defined as the use of selection procedures for isolation of high …
Isolation of microorganisms
Isolation of microorganisms Industrially important strains can be isolated from different natural sources. Samples are collected from natural …
Milestones of Biotechnology
Milestones of Biotechnology History of Biotechnology In the late 19 century, many discoveries and developments were made to …
Scope and Applications of Biotechnology
Scope and Applications of Biotechnology Biotechnology is an applied science and has made many advances in different fields. …
Branches of Biotechnology
Branches of Biotechnology The main applied branches of biotechnology are classified as follows: Agriculture Biotechnology: It deals with …