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176
pages.
Softcover
261 x 194 mm page size
244 colour & b/w illustrations
ISBN: 978-1-874545-78-1
Price £22.50
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Alan
H. Varnam, BSc,
PhD,
formerly Consultant Microbiologist, Southern Biological, Reading,
UK.
Malcolm
G. Evans, Photographer
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 will be valuable
as a textbookand reference guide for students and professionals.
Contents: Section 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, Section II: Aquatic Environments,
1. Introduction, 2. The marine environment, 3. The freshwater environment,
Section III: Terrestrial Environments, 1. Introduction, 2.
Soil, 3. Microorganisms and higher plants, 4. The lichen symbiosis,
5. Other terrestrial habitats, Section IV: Extreme Environments,
1. Introduction, 2. High temperature environments, 3. Extremely
acidic environments, 4. Highly alkaline environments, 5. Non-alkaline,
highly saline environments, References.
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