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