Techniques in Microbial Ecology

Microbial ecology is one of the fastest growing fields of microbiology. This practical volume is the bench and field scientist's guide to well-established techniques for investigating microbial communities. Both for biologists just entering the field and for experienced researchers wishing to explore new areas, this book provides the theoretical background, detailed protocols, and tips from experts for working in this field. Chapters on bacteria with interesting metabolic traits are augmented with chapters on molecular techniques, lipid analysis, and appropriate sampling techniques. The final section includes up-to-date information on biofilm development and study, the science and practice of bioremediation, modeling of biological systems (including the most useful statistical parameters), and the study of phylogenetics.

Riassunto

This book is designed to provide a microbiologist with the background and protocols necessary for examining the microbial biota of key environment arenas. By providing the most useful techniques for examining microorganisms, it provides a starting place for those who are beginning to investigate some aspect of a microbial community.

Testo aggiuntivo

'...Both advanced students and laboratory researchers will find the book of value.'

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: David Stahl (Editore), Robert S. Burlage (Editore), Gill Geesey (Editore), Stahl David (Editore), Burlage Robert S. (Editore), Gary Sayler (Editore), Ronald Atlas (Editore)
• Autori: Robert S. Atlas Burlage
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 01.12.1997
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali
• EAN: 9780195092233
• ISBN: 978-0-19-509223-3
• Numero di pagine: 480
• Categorie: Microbiology (non-medical), SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology, SCIENCE / Scientific Instruments, SCIENCE / Laboratory Techniques, Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques, Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques