Freshwater Microbiology (eBook)

Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment

David Sigee (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2005 | 1. Auflage
544 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-02647-2 (ISBN)

Infos

This unique textbook takes a broad look at the rapidly expanding
field of freshwater microbiology. Concentrating on the interactions
between viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and micro-invertebrates,
the book gives a wide biological appeal. Alongside conventional
aspects such as phytoplankton characterisation, seasonal changes
and nutrient cycles, the title focuses on the dynamic and applied
aspects that are not covered within the current textbooks in the
field.

* Complete coverage of all fresh water biota from viruses to
invertebrates

* Unique focus on microbial interactions including coverage of
biofilms, important communities on all exposed rivers and
lakes.

* New information on molecular and microscopical techniques
including a study of gene exchange between bacteria in the
freshwater environment.

* Unique emphasis on the applied aspects of freshwater
microbiology with particular emphasis on biodegradation and the
causes and remediation of eutrophication and algal blooms.

Autor

David C. Sigee, University of Manchester, UK.

Inhalt

Preface.

Copyright Acknowledgements.

1. Microbial Diversity and Freashwater Ecosystems.

2. Freshwater Environments: The Influence of Physico-Chemical
Conditions on Microbial Communities.

3. Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems.

4. Competition for Light.

5. Inorganic Nutrients: Uptake and Cycling in Freshwater
Systems.

6. Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in Freshwater
Systems.

7. Viruses: Major Parasites in the Freshwater Environment.

8. Fungi and Fungal-like Organisms: Aquatic Biota with a
Mycelial Growth Form.

9. Grazing Activities in the Freshwater Environment: The Role of
Protozoa and Invertebrates.

10. Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High Nutrient
Levels.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

Rezensionen

"The wide-ranging coverage of this book makes it useful as a
reference for researchers and students and also as a possible
textbook." (E-STREAMS, May 2006)

"...diagrams are clear and relevant, tables are informative. The
bibliography is substantial..." (Times Higher Education
Supplement, 24th Feb 2006)

"...a valuable addition to the literature on aquatic
microbiology...an excellent textbook for all students who have
an interest in this exciting field...of value to scientists who
conduct research on aquatic microorganisms..." (Microbe,
January 2006)

"...a clear treatment of the ecological aspects surrounding
the study of freshwater microbial systems..." (Journal of
Natural Products, October 2005)

"Sigee...has combined the multiple biological disciplines...to
give a well-rounded understanding of freshwater microbiology."
(CHOICE, September 2005)

"At long last we have a book that treats 'freshwater
microbiology' in its entirety...this will make an excellent general
reference work." (Microbiology Today, 31st July 2005)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.9.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Biowissenschaften • Life Sciences • Microbiology & Virology • Mikrobiologie • Mikrobiologie u. Virologie
• ISBN-10: 0-470-02647-2 / 0470026472
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-02647-2 / 9780470026472