Kurt O. Konhauser

Introduction to Geomicrobiology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Introduction to Geomicrobiology is a timely and comprehensive overview of how microbial life has affected Earth's environment through time. It shows how the ubiquity of microorganisms, their high chemical reactivity, and their metabolic diversity make them a significant factor controlling the chemical composition of our planet. The following topics are covered: * how microorganisms are classified, the physical constraints governing their growth, molecular approaches to studying microbial diversity, and life in extreme environments * bioenergetics, microbial metabolic capabilities, and major biogeochemical pathways * chemical reactivity of the cell surface, metal sorption, and the microbial role in contaminant mobility and bioremediation/biorecovery * microbiological mineral formation and fossilization * the function of microorganisms in mineral dissolution and oxidation, and the industrial and environmental ramifications of these processes * elemental cycling in biofilms, formation of microbialites, and sediment diagenesis * the events that led to the emergence of life, evolution of metabolic processes, and the diversification of the biosphere. Artwork from the book is available to instructors at www.blackwellpublishing.com/konhauser.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. März 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444309027
• Artikelnr.: 38305936

Autorenporträt

Kurt Konhauser is a Canada Research Chair in Geomicrobiology in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. He is also Editor-in-Chief for Geobiology. His current research interests include the role of bacteria in modern mineral precipitation, and how those same processes may have contributed to the preservation of early life forms and the formation of Precambrian banded iron formations.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.
1. Microbial properties and diversity.
2. Microbial metabolism.
3. Cell surface reactivity and metal sorption.
4. Biomineralization.
5. Microbial weathering.
6. Microbial zonation.
7. Early microbial life.
References.
Index

Rezensionen

"I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in whereparticular microbes live, how they live and what effects they mayexert on our planet Earth. Certainly I will be using the book whenpreparing my lectures." (Geology Today, 1 May2011)

"This text is well illustrated with clear, informative andwell-described diagrams and some splendid electron micrographs withconvincing evidence for mineral deposition by bacterial action. Agood index and up-to-date references make this a book thatundergraduates of any biological discipline could use as anintroductory text that would be useful throughout theircourse."
Times Higher Education Supplement

"A thorough and informative overview of thesubject...comprehensively referenced throughout. ...DrKohnhauser has done an excellent job in integrating the diverseaspects of geomicrobiology and making them accessible andinteresting to...a wide range of readers." European Journal ofSoil Science

"The most comprehensive general book in geomicrobiology,showing the great advances made in geomicrobiology during the pastfew years ... Packed with information."
Journal of Sedimentary Research

"I would recommend this book to any upper undergraduate /graduate students who wish to study geomicrobiology, as well as toresearchers in geomicrobiology who may find here either a nice wayto fill possible gaps in their knowledge or a starting point fornew research."
Journal of Sedimentary Research