Description |
1 online resource (xv, 292 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps (some color) |
Series |
Wiley SCELC e-books
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Contents |
The concept of microbial species -- Microscopic methods for assessing microbial diversity -- Culture methods -- Molecular and genomic methods -- Phylogenetic analysis -- Environmental evolution -- Biogeochemical cycling of carbon and nitrogen -- Biogeochemical cycling of phosphorus, sulfur, metals, and trace elements -- Cross-species interactions among prokaryotes -- Interactions between microorganisms and large eukaryotes -- Microbial diversty and global environmental issues |
Summary |
This book offers the first comprehensive, in-depth treatment of microbial diversity for undergraduate and graduate students. Using a global approach, Microbial Diversity illustrates the impact of microorganisms on ecological and Earth system phenomena |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-286) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Microbial diversity.
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Microbial ecology.
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Biodiversity.
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Microbiology.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Wiley InterScience (Online service)
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ISBN |
0470750499 |
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0632047089 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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1281213926 |
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1405144483 |
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9780470750490 |
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9780632047086 (paperback; alk. paper) |
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9781281213921 |
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9781405144483 |
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