Synthesis, Production, and Biotechnological Applications of Exopolysaccharides and Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Archaea

Extreme environments, generally characterized by atypical temperatures, pH, pressure, salinity, toxicity, and radiation levels, are inhabited by various microorganisms specifically adapted to these particular conditions, called extremophiles. Among these, the microorganisms belonging to the Archaea...

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Main Authors: Annarita Poli, Paola Di Donato, Gennaro Roberto Abbamondi, Barbara Nicolaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Archaea
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/693253