This book offers the first comprehensive, in-depth treatment of microbial diversity for undergraduate and graduate students. Using a global approach, Microbial Diversity illustrates the impact of microorganisms on ecological and Earth system phenomena.
Uses key ecological and global phenomena to show the continuity of microbial contribution.
Illustrates the importance of microbial diversity for the understanding of global physiochemical and biological processes.
Presents analyses of microscopic, culture, molecular, and phylogenetic systematic methods.
Shows the relevance of microbial diversity to global environmental problems, such as climate change and ozone depletion.
Features numerous illustrations, including over 60 4-color photographs of microbes.
Contents
Preface
Section I: Concepts and Methods:
1. The Concept of Microbial Species
2. Microscopic Methods
3. Culture Methods
4. Molecular and Genomic Methods
5. Phylogenetic Analysis
Section II: Principles and Applications:
6. Environmental Evolution
7. Biogeochemical Cycling of Carbon and Nitrogen
8. Biogeochemical Cycling of Phosphorus, Sulfur, Metals, and Trace Elements
9. Cross Species Interactions Among Prokaryotes
10. Interactions Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
11. Microbial Diversity and Global Environmental Issues
Glossary of Terms
References
Index
Uses key ecological and global phenomena to show the continuity of microbial contribution.
Illustrates the importance of microbial diversity for the understanding of global physiochemical and biological processes.
Presents analyses of microscopic, culture, molecular, and phylogenetic systematic methods.
Shows the relevance of microbial diversity to global environmental problems, such as climate change and ozone depletion.
Features numerous illustrations, including over 60 4-color photographs of microbes.
Contents
Preface
Section I: Concepts and Methods:
1. The Concept of Microbial Species
2. Microscopic Methods
3. Culture Methods
4. Molecular and Genomic Methods
5. Phylogenetic Analysis
Section II: Principles and Applications:
6. Environmental Evolution
7. Biogeochemical Cycling of Carbon and Nitrogen
8. Biogeochemical Cycling of Phosphorus, Sulfur, Metals, and Trace Elements
9. Cross Species Interactions Among Prokaryotes
10. Interactions Between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
11. Microbial Diversity and Global Environmental Issues
Glossary of Terms
References
Index