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Microbial Diversity: Form and Function in Prokaryotes

By Oladele Ogunseitan

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
9780632047086, 0-632-04708-9
Open Library ID
OL17171919M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
5 MB (5044531 bytes)
Pages
314\314
Topic
Biology
Time added
2014-10-05 02:30:00

Description

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. Accompanied by a devoted website with resources for both instructors and students: www.blackwellpublishing.com/ogunseitan Uses key ecological and global phenomena to show the continuity of microbial contribution. Illustrates the importance of microbial diversity for the understanding of global physiochemical and biological processes. Presents analyses of microscopic, culture, molecular, and phylogenetic systematic methods. Shows the relevance of microbial diversity to global environmental problems, such as climate change and ozone depletion. Features numerous illustrations, including over 60 4-color photographs of microbes.

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