Ebook: Microbial Siderophores

In response to low iron availability in the environment most microorganisms synthesize iron chelators, called siderophores. Bacteria and fungi produce a broad range of structurally diverse siderophores, which all show a very high affinity for ferric ions.

"Microbial Siderophores" presents an up-to-date overview of the chemistry, biology and biotechnology of these iron chelators. Following an introduction to the structure, functions and regulation of fungal siderophores, several chapters focus on siderophores of pseudomonads. Here, the technique of siderotyping, which has proved to be a rapid, accurate and inexpensive tool for pseudomonad characterization and identification, is described. Further, the biological significance of siderophores of symbiotic fungi and the possible role of siderophores in pathogenesis are discussed. In addition to methodological approaches, chapters on the biotechnological production of siderophores and their application in promoting human and plant health are included.

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In response to low iron availability in the environment most microorganisms synthesize iron chelators, called siderophores. Bacteria and fungi produce a broad range of structurally diverse siderophores, all of which show a very high affinity for ferric ions.

This book presents an up-to-date overview of the chemistry, biology and biotechnology of these iron chelators.

Following an introduction to the structure, functions and regulation of fungal siderophores, several chapters focus on siderophores of pseudomonads. Here the technique of siderotyping, which has proved to be a rapid, accurate and inexpensive tool for pseudomonad characterization and identification, is described. Further, the biological significance of siderophores of symbiotic fungi and the possible role of siderophores in pathogenesis are discussed. In addition to methodological approaches, the book includes chapters on the biotechnological production of siderophores and their application in promoting human and plant health.

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In response to low iron availability in the environment most microorganisms synthesize iron chelators, called siderophores. Bacteria and fungi produce a broad range of structurally diverse siderophores, all of which show a very high affinity for ferric ions.

This book presents an up-to-date overview of the chemistry, biology and biotechnology of these iron chelators.

Following an introduction to the structure, functions and regulation of fungal siderophores, several chapters focus on siderophores of pseudomonads. Here the technique of siderotyping, which has proved to be a rapid, accurate and inexpensive tool for pseudomonad characterization and identification, is described. Further, the biological significance of siderophores of symbiotic fungi and the possible role of siderophores in pathogenesis are discussed. In addition to methodological approaches, the book includes chapters on the biotechnological production of siderophores and their application in promoting human and plant health.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XV
Fungal Siderophores: Structure, Functions and Regulation....Pages 1-42
Siderotyping and Bacterial Taxonomy: A Siderophore Bank for a Rapid Identification at the Species Level of Fluorescent and Non-Fluorescent Pseudomonas....Pages 43-65
Siderotyping, a Tool to Characterize, Classify and Identify Fluorescent Pseudomonads....Pages 67-89
Siderophores of Symbiotic Fungi....Pages 91-103
Protein-mediated Siderophore Uptake in Gram-negative Bacteria: A Structural Perspective....Pages 105-120
Competition for Iron and Induced Systemic Resistance by Siderophores of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria....Pages 121-133
Pyoverdine Synthesis and its Regulation in Fluorescent Pseudomonads....Pages 135-163
Implication of Pyoverdines in the Interactions of Fluorescent Pseudomonads with Soil Microflora and Plant in the Rhizosphere....Pages 165-192
Pseudomonas Siderophores and their Biological Significance....Pages 193-203
Microbial Siderophores in Human and Plant Health-Care....Pages 205-217
Biotechnological Production of Siderophores....Pages 219-231
Microbial Siderophore: A State of Art....Pages 233-242
Back Matter....Pages 243-248

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In response to low iron availability in the environment most microorganisms synthesize iron chelators, called siderophores. Bacteria and fungi produce a broad range of structurally diverse siderophores, all of which show a very high affinity for ferric ions.

This book presents an up-to-date overview of the chemistry, biology and biotechnology of these iron chelators.

Following an introduction to the structure, functions and regulation of fungal siderophores, several chapters focus on siderophores of pseudomonads. Here the technique of siderotyping, which has proved to be a rapid, accurate and inexpensive tool for pseudomonad characterization and identification, is described. Further, the biological significance of siderophores of symbiotic fungi and the possible role of siderophores in pathogenesis are discussed. In addition to methodological approaches, the book includes chapters on the biotechnological production of siderophores and their application in promoting human and plant health.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-XV
Fungal Siderophores: Structure, Functions and Regulation....Pages 1-42
Siderotyping and Bacterial Taxonomy: A Siderophore Bank for a Rapid Identification at the Species Level of Fluorescent and Non-Fluorescent Pseudomonas....Pages 43-65
Siderotyping, a Tool to Characterize, Classify and Identify Fluorescent Pseudomonads....Pages 67-89
Siderophores of Symbiotic Fungi....Pages 91-103
Protein-mediated Siderophore Uptake in Gram-negative Bacteria: A Structural Perspective....Pages 105-120
Competition for Iron and Induced Systemic Resistance by Siderophores of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria....Pages 121-133
Pyoverdine Synthesis and its Regulation in Fluorescent Pseudomonads....Pages 135-163
Implication of Pyoverdines in the Interactions of Fluorescent Pseudomonads with Soil Microflora and Plant in the Rhizosphere....Pages 165-192
Pseudomonas Siderophores and their Biological Significance....Pages 193-203
Microbial Siderophores in Human and Plant Health-Care....Pages 205-217
Biotechnological Production of Siderophores....Pages 219-231
Microbial Siderophore: A State of Art....Pages 233-242
Back Matter....Pages 243-248
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