Actinobacteria: Diversity and Biotechnological Applications

Dr. Singh is working as a Professor and Head, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, India, and has more than 20 years of experience in applied microbiology with a special focus on endophytic microorganisms and their applications in agriculture and health sciences. Dr. Singh explored the indigenous fermented products of Northeast India and isolated several probiotic strains, and characterized them. Currently, his group is exploring these isolated strains for their potential to synthesize neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, dopamine, and SCFAs, and incorporating these strains into functional beverages by adopting co-encapsulation technology. Dr. Singh has published more than 100 research articles and is a part of the Global Burden of Diseases collaborators. Dr. Singh edited 8 books with Elsevier and Springer on different aspects of applied microbiology.Vijai K. Gupta has previously worked as- Senior Scientist, ERA Chair VALORTECH, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia; Senior Scientist, ERA Chair Green Chemistry, Tallinn Technical University, Estonia and Senior Researcher, Molecular Glycobiotechnology Group Department of Biochemistry. NUI Galway Ireland. Currently, he working as Professor (Associate) of Biochemistry at UM6P University, Morocco. Dr. Gupta’s present work is focused on the development and optimization of novel enzyme-based bioconversion systems for biorefining and bioenergy, bioactive natural products and biomass to bioproduct valorisation using microbial technologies. He has 122 publications with h-index 36 and RG Score 41.25 Dr. Ajit Kumar Passari working as Postdoctoral Scientist in Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), México. Dr. Passari has more than eight years of research experience in the fields of Clinical, Genomics, Bioactive Compound Production, Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Natural Product Isolation, PGPR, and biocontrol effect in crop plants. Dr. Passari obtained a doctorate in Biotechnology from the Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, India. Dr. Passari has published more than 50 publications in different reputed international and national journals along with many edited books published with Elsevier, Springer, etc. and he has also filled many patents in India. Dr. Passari has a life member of various scientific bodies like American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Microbiology Society & Indian Science Congress etc. Dr. Passari is a reviewer of different international journals including Nature-Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Microbiology, PLOS One, Biotechnology Reports and Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.

• 1. Methods Used for the Recovery of Culturable Endophytic Actinobacteria: An Overview2. Actinobacteria from Rhizosphere: Molecular Diversity, Distributions, and Potential Biotechnological Applications3. Molecular Markers Used for Identification and Genomic Profiling of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria4. Freshwater Actinobacteria: Potential Source for Natural Product Search and Discovery5. Actinobacteria: Eco-Friendly Candidates for Control of Plant Diseases in a Sustainable Manner6. Biocontrol Potential and Applications of Actinobacteria in Agriculture7. Endophytic Actinobacteria From Native Plants of Algerian Sahara: Potential Agents for Biocontrol and Promotion of Plant Growth8. Streptomyces in Plant Growth Promotion: Mechanisms and Role9. Current Status and Applications of Actinobacteria in the Production of Anticancerous Compounds10. Biotechnological Potential of Thermophilic Actinobacteria Associated With Hot Springs11. The Role of Actinobacteria in the Production of Industrial Enzymes12. Characterization of the Genus Sinomonas: From Taxonomy to Applications13. Actinobacteria: A Highly Potent Source for Holocellulose Degrading Enzymes14. Metabolic Potential and Biotechnological Importance of Plant Associated Endophytic Actinobacteria15. Biology of Pathogenic Actinobacteria: Nocardia and Allied Genera16. Novel Perspectives of Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanism in Actinobacteria17. Detection and Expression of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Actinobacteria18. Recent Trends in Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Actinobacteria19. Antimicrobial Compounds From Actinobacteria: Synthetic Pathways and Applications20. Bio-Augmentation of Actinobacteria and Their Role in Dye Decolorization21. Future Prospects of Actinobacteria in Health and Industry22. Genomics of Actinobacteria With a Focus on Natural Product Biosynthetic Genes