Topics in Ecological and Environmental Microbiology

Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-0-12-383878-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 774 Seiten, Format (B × H): 225 mm x 285 mm, Gewicht: 1969 g

Topics in Ecological and Environmental Microbiology provides an overview of ecological aspects of the metabolism and behavior of microbes, microbial habitats, biogeochemical cycles, and biotechnology. This essential reference was designed by selecting relevant chapters from the authoritative and comprehensive Encyclopedia of Microbiology, 3rd edn., and inviting the original authors to update their material to include key developments and advances in the field. This concise and affordable book is an essential reference for students and researchers in microbiology, mycology, immunology, environmental sciences, and biotechnology.

Written by recognized authorities in the field
Includes topics such as air quality, marine habitats, food webs, and microbial adhesion
Provides a thematic mix of both classic and cutting -edge reviews, with suggested further reading in each chapter

Zielgruppe

Researchers, students, teachers, and technicians in the fields of microbial ecology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schmidt, Thomas M

Schaechter, Moselio

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I. Microbial Ecology Principles of Microbial Ecology Microbial Food Webs Biofilms Microbial Mats Horizontal Gene Transfer: Uptake of Extracellular DNA by Bacteria Picoeukaryotes Algal Blooms Environmental Viral Pool Aeromicrobiology Endophytic Microbes Part II. Metabolism and Behavior of Diverse Microbes Methanogenesis Methanotrophy Microbial Photosynthesis Regulation of Carbon Assimilation Microbial Resistance to Heavy Metals Microbial Adhesion Bacterial Bioluminescence Magnetotaxis Quorum Sensing Chemotaxis Part III. Microbial Habitats Acid Environments Hot environments Cold Environments Dry Environments (including Cryptoendoliths) Marine Habitats High-Pressure Habitats The Deep Sub-surface Deep-sea Hydrothermal Vents Freshwater Habitats Low-Nutrient Environments Sediment Habitats The Rhizosphere Part IV. Biogeochemical Cycles and their Consequences The Nitrogen Cycle The Phosphorus cycle The Sulfur Cycle Cycling of Some Redox-Active Metals Heavy Metal Pollutants: Environmental and Biotechnological Aspects Part V. Biotechnological Topics Biodeterioration-including Cultural Heritage Bisensors Gnotiobiotic and Axenic Animals Microbial Corrosion Petroleum Microbiology Metal Extraction and Biomining Industrial Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment of Non-Infectious Hazards Drinking Water Spacecraft Associated Microbes Biological Warfare

Über Autor(innen)

Schmidt, Thomas M
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University