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Antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes in soils [electronic resource] : monitoring, toxicity, risk assessment and management / Muhammad Zaffar Hashmi, Vladimir Strezov, Ajit Varma, editors.

This book summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding antibiotics and antibiotics resistance genes (ARGs) in the soil environment. It covers a wide range of topics to help readers understand antibiotics and ARGs in soils, the risks they pose for the environment, and options for effective con...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Other Authors: Hashmi, Muhammad Zaffar, Strezov, Vladimir, Varma, A. (Ajit), 1939-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2017.
Series:Soil biology ; v. 51.
Subjects:
Soil chemistry.
Plants > Effect of antibiotics on.
Drug resistance in microorganisms.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Chapter 1: Antibiotics Producing Soil Microorganisms
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Antibiotics
  • 1.2.1 History
  • 1.2.2 Classification
  • 1.2.3 Mechanism of Action
  • 1.2.3.1 Replication (of Genetic Material) and Transcription Inhibitors
  • 1.2.3.2 Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
  • 1.2.3.3 Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
  • 1.2.3.4 Inhibitors of Cytoplasmic Membrane Function
  • 1.2.4 Applications of Antibiotics
  • 1.3 Soil as a Source of Microorganisms
  • 1.3.1 Components of Soil
  • 1.3.2 Types of Microorganisms in Soil1.3.2.1 Bacteria
  • 1.3.2.2 Fungi
  • 1.3.2.3 Actinomycetes
  • 1.3.2.4 Algae
  • 1.3.2.5 Protozoa
  • 1.3.3 Importance of Soil Microorganisms
  • 1.3.4 Isolation, Screening, and Identification of Antibiotic Producing Microorganisms from Soil
  • 1.3.5 Antibiotics Producing Soil Microorganisms
  • 1.4 Current Status
  • 1.5 Future of Antibiotics Production from Soil
  • 1.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Antibiotics Resistance Genes
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.1.1 Antibiotic Resistance
  • 2.2 Mechanism of Antibiotics Resistance2.2.1 Intrinsic Resistance
  • 2.2.2 Acquired Resistance
  • 2.2.3 Genetic Change
  • 2.2.4 DNA Transfer
  • 2.3 Tetracycline Resistance Genes
  • 2.3.1 Efflux
  • 2.3.2 Ribosomal Protection
  • 2.3.3 Mosaic
  • 2.3.4 Enzymatic
  • 2.3.5 Unknown
  • 2.4 Sulfonamide Resistance Genes
  • 2.5 Resistance Rates and Trends
  • 2.6 Global Patterns and Emerging Threats
  • 2.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: A Review on Antibiotics Consumption, Physico-Chemical Properties and Their Sources in Asian Soil
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Antibiotics: How Does It Work?3.3 Consumption of Antibiotics
  • 3.3.1 Combating Microbial Infections
  • 3.3.2 Livestock and Agricultural Usage
  • 3.4 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Antibiotics
  • 3.4.1 Tetracycline and Sulfonamides
  • 3.4.2 Fluoroquinolones
  • 3.4.3 Macrolides
  • 3.4.4 Aminoglycoside
  • 3.4.5 β-Lactam
  • 3.5 Sources of Antibiotics in Asian Soil
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Entry Routes of Veterinary Antibiotics in the Environment
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Veterinary Antibiotics
  • 4.2.1 Degradation Rate
  • 4.2.2 Soil Mobility
  • 4.2.3 Water Solubility4.3 Veterinary Antibiotics and Intensive Farming Operations
  • 4.4 Introduction of Veterinary Antibiotics in the Environment
  • 4.4.1 Grazing Animals
  • 4.4.2 Aquaculture
  • 4.4.3 Manure Application in the Fields
  • 4.4.4 Land Input of Farm Animal Waste
  • 4.4.5 Waste/Manure Storage
  • 4.4.6 Wastewater or Sewage Treatment Plants
  • 4.4.7 Leaching and Runoff
  • 4.4.8 Academic and Research Institutes
  • 4.4.9 Veterinary Hospitals
  • 4.4.10 Miscellaneous
  • 4.5 Conclusion
  • References

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