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Colour atlas and textbook of environmental microbiology / Alan H. Varnam ; Malcolm G. Evans, photographer.

By: Varnam, A. H.
Contributor(s): Evans, M. G.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Manson, c2000Description: 160 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.ISBN: 1874545782; 9781874545781.Subject(s): Microbial ecology | Science | Molecular biology | Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques | Environmental science, engineering & technology | Microbiology (non-medical)DDC classification: 579.17 VAR Summary: The Colour Atlas and Textbook of Environmental Microbiology examines the relationship of micro-organisms with the environment and the nature of their impact upon it.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Micro-organisms play a major role in the geochemistry of the planet, forming the basic stage in the food chain, and thus sustaining the existence of higher evolutionary life. The continuing interaction between these living organisms and the environment, combined with their exploitation by man are shaping the material world today.

Over the last few years our understanding has increased considerably due to the development of new technology and the emergence of new paradigms which have enabled the microbiologist to view the microbial world, and its significance to life, with new eyes. Combining the basics of science with the most up-to-date new material, and incorporating high quality photographs and graphics, this book is valuable as both a textbook and reference guide for students and professionals.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Colour Atlas and Textbook of Environmental Microbiology examines the relationship of micro-organisms with the environment and the nature of their impact upon it.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I Overview
  • 1 the Nature Of Microbial Communities
  • 2 Life At Low Nutrient Concentrations: the Common Lot Of Microorganisms
  • 3 Physico-Chemical Factors Affecting the Environmental Fate Of Microorganisms
  • 4 Competitive Strategies Of Microorganisms
  • 5 Interactions Involving Microorganisms
  • Part II Aquatic Environments
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 the Marine Environment
  • 3 the Freshwater Environment
  • Part III Terrestrial Environments
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Soil
  • 3 Microorganisms and Higher Plants
  • 4 the Lichen Symbiosis
  • 5 Other Terrestrial Habitats
  • Part IV Extreme Environments
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 High Temperature Environments
  • 3 Extremely Acidic Environments
  • 4 Highly Alkaline Enviroments
  • 5 Non-Alkaline, Highly Saline Environments
  • References