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Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 3rd Edition

Description

The most definitive manual of microbes in air, water, and soil and their impact on human health and welfare.

  • Incorporates a summary of the latest methodology used to study the activity and fate of microorganisms in various environments.
  • Synthesizes the latest information on the assessment of microbial presence and microbial activity in natural and artificial environments.
  • Features a section on biotransformation and biodegradation.
  • Serves as an indispensable reference for environmental microbiologists, microbial ecologists, and environmental engineers, as well as those interested in human diseases, water and wastewater treatment, and biotechnology.
About the Author
Editors:

Christon J. Hurst, Xavier University and Universidad del Valle, USA

Ronald L. Crawford, University of Idaho, USA

Jay L. Garland, Dynamac Corporation, USA

David A. Lipson, San Diego State University, USA

Aaron L. Mills, University of Virginia, USA

Linda D. Stetzenbach, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

Features
· Provides the single most comprehensive discussion of environmental microbiology

· Incorporates a summary of the latest methodology used to study the activity and fate of microorganisms in various environments

· Synthesizes the latest information on the assessment of microbial presence and microbial activity in natural and artificial environments

· Contains a completely revamped section covering biotransformation and biodegradation

· Incorporates an international perspective with contributions from acknowledged experts in their respective fields throughout the world

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