This review series covers trends in modern biology All aspects of this interdisciplinary technology, where knowledge, methods and expertise are required from chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computerscience, are treated In parts of the series special volumes are dedicated to selected topics Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
The Natural Functions of Secondary Metabolites.- Development of Applied Microbiology to Modern Biotechnology in Japan.- Microbial Production of Amino Acids in Japan.- Development of Biotechnology in India.- History of Biotechnology in Austria.- Biotechnology in Hungary.- Biotechnology in Switzerland and a Glance at Germany.