Genetics of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Preface.
1. Introduction: Background, Relevant Genetic Techniques and Terms; J.E. Rixton, P.J. Warner.
2. Plasmid Biology, Conjugation and Transposition; M.J. Gasson, C.A. Shearman.
3. Comparative Genomics of Bacteriophage Infecting Lactic Acid Bacteria; E. Stanley, et al.
4. Genetics of the Metabolism of Lactose and Other Sugars; E.E. Vaughan, et al.
5. Regulation of Gene Expression in Lactococcus Lactis; O.P. Kuipers, K.J. Leenhouts.
6. Gene Expression in Lactocobacilli; P.A. Pouwels, S. Chaillou.
7. Genetics of Proteolysis in Lactococcus Lactis ; J. Kok, G. Buist.
8. Genetics of Bacteriocin Production in Lactic Acid Bacteria; M. Skaugen, et al.
9. Lactic Acid Bacteria as Mucosal Delivery Systems; J.M. Wells, A. Mercenier.
10. The Genetics of Phage Resistance in Lactococcus Lactis; S.A. Walker, T.R. Klaenhammer.
11. Antibiotic Resistance and Transfer in Lactic Acid Bacteria; M. Teuber, et al.
12. The Ratio between Benefits and Risk of Fermented Foods Produced by Genetically Modified Lactic Acid Bacteria; T. Verrips, A. Ledeboer.
Glossary/Abbreviations.