Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology

About this book

Ecological and Environmental Microbiology covers the ecological activities of microbes in the biosphere with an emphasis on microbial interactions within their environments and communities, and provides insights into relevant methodologies for characterization of microorganisms in the environment. In thirteen concise and timely chapters, Ecological and Environmental Microbiology presents a broad overview of this rapidly growing field, explaining the basic principles in an easy-to-follow manner. Using an integrative approach, it comprehensively covers traditional issues in ecology as well as cutting-edge content at the intersection of ecology, microbiology, environmental science and engineering, and molecular biology. The primary focus is on the single cell forms of prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) with additional attention to cellular forms of algae, fungi and protozoans. Ecological and Environmental Microbiology provides factual information and seeks to stimulate the reader by suggesting areas where research is incomplete and additional focus is needed. Through the use of "Spotlights" the contribution or activities of several senior microbial ecologists are highlighted and these spotlights serve to emphasize the diversity of research avenues in microbial ecology. These features make this an ideal textbook for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in biology, microbiology, ecology, or environmental science. It also serves as a highly useful reference for scientists and environmental professionals.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Microorganisms and their Activities
Chapter 2 Microbes in the Biosphere: Examination, Cultivation and Communities
Chapter 3 Terrestrial systems: Soil and Subsurface Environments
Chapter 4 Aquatic Surface Environments: Freshwater, Marine and Wastewater
Chapter 5 – Life in Extreme Environments
Chapter 6. Mutualism: Microorganisms and Terrestrial Plants
Chapter 7. Mutualism: Microorganisms and Animals
Chapter 8. Microbes Driving the Nutrient Cycles
Chapter 9. Bioremediation using Microorganisms
Chapter 10. Biocorrosion and Geomicrobiology
Chapter 11. Microbial Communities and Metabolic Networks

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