Table of Content

1. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION.
1. Microbial Ecology: Historical Development.
2. Microbial Evolution and Biodiversity.
2. POPULATION INTERACTIONS.
3. Interactions among Microbial Populations.
4. Interactions between Microorganisms and Plants.
5. Microbial Interactions with Animals.
6. Microbial Communities and Ecosystems.
3. QUANTITATIVE AND HABITAT ECOLOGY.
7. Measurement of Microbial Numbers, Biomass, and Activities.
8. Effects of Abiotic Factors and Environmental Extremes on Microorganisms.
9. Microorganisms in Their Natural Habitats: Air, Water, and Soil Microbiology.
4. BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLING.
10. Biogeochemical Cycling: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.
11. Biogeochemical Cycling: Nitrogen, Sulfur, Phosphorus, Iron, and Other Elements.
5. BIOTECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MICROBIAL ECOLOGY.
12. Ecological Aspects of Biodeterioration Control: 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 and Biomass Production.
16. Ecological Control of Pests and Disease-Causing Populations.

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• Enhanced coverage of hot topics such as biofilms, thermal vent communities, extreme habitats, starvation response, molecular methods for studying microbial ecology, microbial biodiversity, biodegradation and bioremediation.
• Extensive updating includes the latest research findings and references.
• NEW - Over 45 new art and photos illustrate complex concepts and processes.
• Comprehensive coverage of the principles, methodology, and applications of microbial ecology.
• Authors are both well-known, respected scientists in their fields: Atlas for his pioneering work in bioremediation and Bartha for his research into the interactions between man-made synthetic pollutants and microorganisms.