Microbial Growth Dynamics (Society for General Microbiology Special Publications, Vol 28)

This volume features contributions from internationally known experts who report on a wide range of current research in microbial growth. It includes information on the growth of mycelia, biophysics of wall growth, diffusion limited growth, energetics of growth at low growth rates, kinetics of secondary metabolite production, and microbial population stability and optimization strategies. With important applications in industry and biotechnology, this book offers effective strategies for stimulating or limiting growth of microbial populations.