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Atlas, Ronald M.

Microbial ecology: fundamentals and applications/ Ronald M. Atlas, Richard Bartha. - 4th ed. - New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2008. - 704 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Part I Ecology and Evolution
1 Microbial ecology: historical development
2 Microbial evolution and biodiversity

Part II Population Interactions
3 Interactions among microbial populations
4 Interactions between microorganisms and plants
5 Microbial interactions with animals

Part III Microbial Communities and Ecosystems
6 Development of microbial communities
7 Quantitative ecology: numbers, biomass, and activities
8 Physiological ecology of microorganisms: adaptations to environmental conditions
9 Microorganisms in their natural habitats: air, water, and soil microbiology

Part IV Biogeochemical Cycling
10 Biogeochemical cycling: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
11 Biogeochemical cycling: nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, iron, and other elements

Part V Biotechnological Aspects of Microbial Ecology
12 Ecological aspects of biodeterioration control and soil, waste, and water management
13 Microbial interactions with xenobiotic and inorganic pollutants
14 Biodegradability testing and monitoring the bioremediation of xenobiotic pollutants
15 Microorganisms in mineral and energy recovery and fuel biomass production
16 Microbial control of pests and disease-causing populations

ISBN: 8131713849

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Microbial Ecology

Dewey Class. No.: 579.17 / ATL/M