Environmental microbiology
Micro-organisms play a major role in the geochemistry of the planet, forming the basic stage in the food chain, and thus sustaining the existence of higher evolutionary life. The continuing interaction between these living organisms and the environment, combined with their exploitation by man are shaping the material world today. Over the last few years our understanding has increased considerably due to the development of new technology and the emergence of new paradigms which have enabled the…
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- Full title :Environmental microbiology / Alan H. Varnam ; Malcolm G. Evans, photographer.
Summary
Micro-organisms play a major role in the geochemistry of the planet, forming the basic stage in the food chain, and thus sustaining the existence of higher evolutionary life. The continuing interaction between these living organisms and the environment, combined with their exploitation by man are shaping the material world today. Over the last few years our understanding has increased considerably due to the development of new technology and the emergence of new paradigms which have enabled the microbiologist to view the microbial world, and its significance to life, with new eyes. Combining th.
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- Publication Date:©2000.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Manson
- Place of Publication:London
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2000.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (160 pages) : : illustrations (some color)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781840765489, 1840765488, 9780429068942, 0429068948
- oclc:ocn713036755
- LC Classification:QR100
- Dewey Decimal:579/.17
Table of Contents
Contents; Preface; Glossary; Acknowledgements; 1 Overview; 2 Aquatic Environments; 3 Terrestrial Environments; 4 Extreme Environments; Appendices; Further Reading; Index.
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