Microbial Ecology (Paperback)

The Advanced Text series is designed for students taking advanced-level courses in life sciences. Including the final year undergraduates and taught MSc.Titles in this series will also be invaluable to researchers new to the field, and to established researchers as a basic reference. The study of microbial ecology is essential to help maintain a sustainable biosphere, and this has been greatly assisted by the application of molecular techniques to both microbe classification and identification. Microbial Ecology describes microbes in their various environments, including summaries of essential molecular techniques used in their study. This is followed by descriptions of population dynamics, microbial interactions and adaptations to environments. The book concludes with a discussion of the large-scale impact of microorganisms.