Microbial Biofilms

This book provides a broad range of applications and recent advances in the search for biofilm materials in nature. It also explains the future implications for biofilms in the areas of advanced molecular genetics, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, and toxicology. This book is comprised of 20 chapters from leading experts in the field and it examines immunology and microbiological studies derived from biofilms as well as explores environmental, agricultural, and chemical impacts on biofilms. It is divided into five subdivisions: biofilms and its complications, biofilm infections in human body, detection of biofilm-forming pathogens, antibiofilm chemotherapy, and biofilms production tools in aquaculture. This book may be used as a text or reference for everyone interested in microbial biofilms and their current applications. It is also highly recommended for environmental microbiologists, medical microbiologists, bioremediation experts, and microbiologists working in biocorrosion, biofouling, biodegradation, water microbiology, quorum sensing, and many other related areas. Scientists in academia, research laboratories, and industry will also find it of interest. This book includes chapter homework problems and case studies. Powerpoints are also available for adopting instructors.
Discusses and clarifies the resource of isolation and chemical properties from biofilms
Discusses the latest pharmaceutical, pharmacological, and medicinal approaches toward the treatment of chronic and uncured diseases, such as Alzheimer's osteoporotic, sexual dysfunction, sleep sickness, allergy treatment, asthma, hair loss, AIDS, hypertension, antiaging, etc.
Examines immunology and microbiological studies derived from biofilms
Explores environmental, agricultural, and chemical impacts on biofilms.
Dr. Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul is an Associate Professor, the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Dean of the School of Life Sciences, Centre for Research and Development (CRD), PRIST Deemed University, Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. His research areas include the application of plant biochemistry, bioactive compound production, biotechnological methods, development of pharmaceutical products and pharmacological studies.

Dr. Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, is an Associate Professor Head, Dept. of Biochemistry and Dean of the School of Life Sciences PRIST Deemed University, Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. His research areas include the application of plant Biochemistry, bio-active compound production, Biotechnological methods. Development of pharmaceutical products and pharmacological studies. He is a member of IABMS (Indian Biomedical Scientist Association) and MSPP (Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology). Indian Biomedical Association has given him the Agathiyar Award 2007 for his work. He has received bachelor's degree (Chemistry), Master degree (Biochemistry) and Ph.D. (Plant Science-Biochemistry) from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

PART I Microbial Biofilms: Properties, Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management Chapter 1 Microbial Biofilms: Properties, Biodiversity, Conservation and Management..........................................................................................3 Muhsin Jamal, Sayed Muhammad Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari, Sana Raza, Liloma Shah, Redaina, Noor-ul-ain Ali, and Saadia Andleeb Chapter 2 Microbial Biofilm in Clinical Bioremediation Practices in Human Health.....................................................................................25 Rengasamy Sathya, Thangaprakasam Ushadevi, S. Ambiga, and Abdul Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed PART II Microbial Biofilms: Bioenergy and Biomaterials Used in Environment Systems Chapter 3 Role of Microbial Biofilm in Agriculture and Their Impact on Environment: Current Status and Future Prospects............................ 39 Asma Rehman, Lutfur Rahman, Ata Ullah, Muhammad Bilal Yazdani, Muhammad Irfan, and Waheed S. Khan Chapter 4 Biofilms in Fermentation for the Production of Value-Added Products............................................................................................... 73 Ehsan Mahdinia and Ali Demirci Chapter 5 Biofilms in Aquaculture.................................................................... 109 Mahroze Fatima, Syed Zakir Hussain Shah, and Muhammad Bilal PART III Microbial Biofilms: Chemical Sciences, Natural Products, and Biotechnological Approaches Chapter 6 Natural Products Affecting Biofilm Formation: Mechanisms, Effects, and Applications.................................................................. 129 Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade Pinheiro, Maria Audilene Freitas, Barbara de Azevedo Ramos, Luciene Ferreira de Lima, and Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho Chapter 7 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria: Biofilm and Role in Sustainable Agriculture..................................................................... 161 Mohd. Musheer Altaf and Mohd Sajjad Ahmad Khan Chapter 8 New Trends to Eliminate Listeria monocytogenes in Dairy Industry................................................................................... 175 Daniel Kuhn, Leandra Andressa Pacheco, Ytan Andreine Schweizer, Sabrina Grando Cordeiro, Peterson Haas, Camila Roberta de Castro, Aluisie Picolotto, Rafaela Ziem, Talita Scheibel, Barbara Buhl, Bruna Costa, Carla Kauffmann, Elisete Maria de Freitas, Eduardo Miranda Ethur, and Lucelia Hoehne Chapter 9 Potentialities of Medicinal Plant Extracts Against Biofilm-Forming Bacteria................................................................. 187 Muhammad Bilal, Hira Munir, and Hafiz M. N. Iqbal PART IV Microbial Biofilms: Biomass, Plant Growth, Soil Nutrient, and Wastewater Management Chapter 10 Electroactive Biofilms (EAB): Role in a Bioelectrochemical System for Wastewater Treatment and Bioelectricity Generation............................................................207 Vijay Kumar Garlapati, Sunandan Naha, Swati Sharma, Pranab Goswami, and Surajbhan Sevda Chapter 11 Bioremediation of Agroindustrial Wastewater by Cultivation of Spirulina sp. and Biomass Used as Animal Feed Supplement..................................................................227 M. Karthik, K. Ashokkumar, N. Arunkumar, R. Krishnamoorthy, and P. Arjun Chapter 12 Role of Microbial Biofilms in Wastewater Management..................249 Anila Fariq, Anum Zulfiqar, Sidra Abbas, and Azra Yasmin Chapter 13 Biosorption and Discolorization of Textile Dye Effluent Using Fungi Isolated From Soil Samples Collected Near Textile Dye Industry........271 A. Thaminum Ansari Chapter 14 Role of Biofilms in Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment Processes for Domestic and Industrial Effluents............................................... 295 Hafiz Muhammad Aamir Shahzad and Sher Jamal Khan PART V Application of Microbial Biofilms in Medicine against Chronic Diseases Chapter 15 Microbial Biofilms: A New Frontier in Chronic Diseases................ 315 Ajla Džanko Chapter 16 Microbial Biofilms-Aided Resistance and Remedies to Overcome It....................................................................................... 331 Ayaz Ahmed and Anum Khalid Khan Chapter 17 Biofilms-Associated Infections: Continuous Challenges in Human and Animal Health............................................................... 373 Nor Fadhilah Kamaruzzaman, Tan Li Peng, and Ruhil Hayati Hamdan Chapter 18 The Utilization of Essential Oils to Treat Biofilm-Associated Vaginal Infections............................................................................. 395 Lucia G. V. Sousa, Joana Castro, and Nuno Cerca Chapter 19 Essential Oils: Potential Remedy in Controlling Biofilms-Associated Infections of Human Pathogenic Fungi........... 421 Mohd Sajjad Ahmd Khan and Mohd Musheer Altaf Chapter 20 Biomedical Applications of Microbial Biofilm.................................445 Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Tjammal Rehman, Fozia Anjum, and Hina Fatima