Publisher's Synopsis
The ever-increasing globalization of the food industry demands new interventions and prevention technologies to improve the safety and quality of food. This multidisciplinary new book presents advanced systems for identifying, analyzing, tracking, and monitoring microbial contaminants in food.
Key features:
Highlights emerging and re-emerging foodborne microorganisms and their virulence characteristics
Includes recent approaches for food quality assurance and risk management
Describes the practicality of molecular biology and microbial technologies for effectual control of foodborne infections
Presents a detailed overview of the utilization of recent molecular techniques in food microbiology
With expert contributions from experienced academics involved in food microbiology and molecular biology research, this book offers indispensable guidance and a contemporary update of the latest developments in food microbial and molecular biology.
