Sigee Freshwater Microbiology

Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-470-02647-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 544 Seiten, E-Book

This unique textbook takes a broad look at the rapidly expandingfield of freshwater microbiology. Concentrating on the interactionsbetween viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi and micro-invertebrates,the book gives a wide biological appeal. Alongside conventionalaspects such as phytoplankton characterisation, seasonal changesand nutrient cycles, the title focuses on the dynamic and appliedaspects that are not covered within the current textbooks in thefield.
* Complete coverage of all fresh water biota from viruses toinvertebrates
* Unique focus on microbial interactions including coverage ofbiofilms, important communities on all exposed rivers andlakes.
* New information on molecular and microscopical techniquesincluding a study of gene exchange between bacteria in thefreshwater environment.
* Unique emphasis on the applied aspects of freshwatermicrobiology with particular emphasis on biodegradation and thecauses and remediation of eutrophication and algal blooms.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sigee, David

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
Copyright Acknowledgements.
1. Microbial Diversity and Freashwater Ecosystems.
2. Freshwater Environments: The Influence of Physico-ChemicalConditions on Microbial Communities.
3. Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems.
4. Competition for Light.
5. Inorganic Nutrients: Uptake and Cycling in FreshwaterSystems.
6. Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in FreshwaterSystems.
7. Viruses: Major Parasites in the Freshwater Environment.
8. Fungi and Fungal-like Organisms: Aquatic Biota with aMycelial Growth Form.
9. Grazing Activities in the Freshwater Environment: The Role ofProtozoa and Invertebrates.
10. Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High NutrientLevels.
Glossary.
References.
Index.