<p>Section A: Introduction to biofilms<br>1. Marine biofilms: Bacterial diversity and dynamics<br>2. Cyanobacterial biofilms: Perspectives from Origin to Applications<br>3. From understanding bacterial interactions to developing bactericidal surfaces: Applications of analytical techniques<br>4. Microbial biofilms: Unravel their potential for agricultural applications under agro-ecosystem<br>5. Chemotaxis and rhizobacterial biofilm formation in plant-microbe interaction<br>6. Scanning electron microscopy and variable-pressure SEM application in biofilm imaging<br>7. Aspects of biofilms on medical devices</p> <p>Section B: Biofilms in nature<br>8. Metagenomic analysis of electroactive microorganisms in corrosion: Impact of the corrosive biofilms in the oil industry<br>9. Biofilms in dairy industry<br>10. Microalgal biofilm and their prospective application for wastewater treatment and biofuel production<br>11. Biochemical and molecular mechanisms of sulfate-reducing bacterial biofilms<br>12. Biofilms and their role in corrosion in marine environments<br>13. Natural biofilms: Structure, development, and habitats</p> <p>Section C: Biofilm lifestyle of various microorganisms and its control<br>14. Role of biofilms in hospitalacquired infections (HAIs)<br>15. Implication of Vibrio biofilms in human and seafood sector<br>16. Candida: Biofilm formation and antifungal resistance<br>17. Removal and control of biofilms in wounds<br>18. Microbial biofilms: A persisting public health challenge<br>19. Biofilms in antibiotic resistance and pathogenesis in relation to foodborne infection and control strategies<br>20. Biofilms associated with biomedical implants and active therapies</p> <p>Section D: Molecular and biochemical aspect of microbial biofilms<br>21. Influence of bacterial cell wall modulating genes and enzymes on biofilm formation with special emphasis on the role of DD-carboxypeptidases<br>22. Role of small regulatory RNAs in microbial pathogenesis and biofilm formation: Emerging role as potential drug targets<br>23. Genetic basis of biofilm formation and their role in antibiotic resistance, adhesion, and persistent infections in ESKAPE pathogens<br>24. The emergence of predominance in the constitutive microflora of dairy membrane biofilm<br>25. Molecular basis of cariogenic biofilm and infections</p> <p>Section E: Biofilms and pathogenesis<br>26. Salmonella biofilm and its importance in the pathogenesis<br>27. Mycobacterial biofilm:Structure and its functional relevance in the pathogenesis<br>28. Streptococcus pneumoniae biofilms and human infectious diseases: A comprehensive review<br>29. Oral biofilms: Architecture and control<br>30. Molecular mechanisms of Acinetobacter baumannii biofilm formation its impact on virulence, persistence, and pathogenesis<br>31. Polymicrobial biofilms: Impact on fungal pathogenesis<br>32. Molecular mechanism of biofilm formation of pathogenic micororganisms and their role in host pathogen interaction<br>33. Pathogenic biofilm in environmental and industrial setups and their public health threats<br>34. Biofilm formation: A well-played game in bacterial pathogenesis</p> <p>Section F: Application of microbial biofilms<br>35. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and their biofilms in promoting sustainable agriculture and soil health<br>36. Antagonistic Bacilli as a prospective probiotics against pathogenic biofilms <br>37. Use of bacterial biofilms to produce high added-value compounds<br>38. Biofilms as sustainable tools for environmental biotechnologies: An interdisciplinary approach<br>39. Use of biofilm bacteria to enhance overall microbial fuel cell performance<br>40. Industrial applications and implications of biofilms<br></p>
