Lactic acid bacteria
Subtitle: microbiological and functional aspects
By: [edited by] Seppo Salminen ... [et al.].
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781439836774
Subjects: Lactobacillales; Genetics; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Food Microbiology; Lactobacillus
Description: "Updated with the substantial progress made in lactic acid and bacteria research since the third edition, this fourth volume discusses improved insights in genetics and new molecular biological techniques. Thoroughly reorganized, this book incorporates the recent changes in new molecular techniques and the mechanistic understanding of probiotic functionality. The book remains firmly grounded in the basics of lactic acid bacteria; their genetics and taxonomy, their application in food and feed preparation, their health properties, and the legal issues associated with their use"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: "A CRC title."

Includes bibliographical references and index.