Microbial Siderophores

Download or read book Microbial Siderophores written by Ajit Varma and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-07-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Coverage ranges from an introductory chapter to siderotyping to applications in human and plant health.