Use of microorganism in industry

Use of microorganism in industry

Microorganisms play an important role in various industries, including:

Food and beverage industry:

Microorganisms are used in the production of fermented foods and beverages, such as bread, cheese, beer, and yogurt, by breaking down sugars and starches into organic acids and alcohols.

Biotechnology industry:

Microorganisms are used to produce enzymes, hormones, vaccines, and other biological products, through fermentation or genetic engineering.

Pharmaceutical industry:

Microorganisms are used to produce antibiotics, immunoglobulins, and other pharmaceuticals, through fermentation or genetic engineering.

Biofuel industry:

Microorganisms are used to produce biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, by breaking down plant material into usable fuels.

Environmental industry:

Microorganisms are used in bioremediation, the process of cleaning up contaminated soil and water, by breaking down toxic compounds into less harmful substances.

Textile industry:

Microorganisms are used in the production of biodegradable fibers and textiles, through the fermentation of plant materials.

Agriculture industry:

Microorganisms are used in the production of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to improve soil fertility and plant growth.

The use of microorganisms in industry has many benefits, including increased efficiency and cost savings, reduced dependence on non-renewable resources, and improved sustainability. However, it is important to carefully control and regulate the use of microorganisms to minimize any potential risks to the environment and public health.

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Third Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise

T Y B Pharm Sem V	T Y B Pharm Sem VI
BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II Theory	BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III Theory
BP502T Industrial Pharmacy Theory	BP602T Pharmacology III Theory
BP503T Pharmacology II Theory	BP603T Herbal Drug Technology Theory
BP504T Pharmacognosy II Theory	BP604T Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Theory
BP505T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Theory	BP605T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory
BP506P Industrial Pharmacy I Practical	BP606T Quality Assurance Theory
BP507P Pharmacology II Practical	BP607P Medicinal chemistry III Practical
BP508P Pharmacognosy II Practical	BP608P Pharmacology III Practical
	BP609P Herbal Drug Technology Practical

Suggested readings:

• Introduction and Scope of microbiology
• History of the profession of Pharmacy in India in relation to pharmacy education, industry, and organization
• Pharmaceutical Industry – A Valuable contributor to Our Country’s Health Care System
• History of microbiology
• Introduction to Biotechnology with reference to Pharmaceutical Sciences