Environmental Microbiology
- 1st Edition - February 23, 2000
- Authors: Raina M. Maier, Ian Pepper, Charles P. Gerba
- Editors: Ian Pepper, Charles P. Gerba, Terry Gentry
- Language: English
The field of environmental microbiology encompasses aspects of several areas of study including microbial ecology, molecular genetics, and environmental science. Environmental Mi… Read more
Description
Description
Key features
Key features
@introbul:Among the Highlights of this state-of-the-art Textbook:
@bul:* Includes foundation chapters for background in biological and earth sciences
* Covers emerging areas such as transport
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Microorganisms in the Environment.
Bacterial Growth.
Terrestrial Environments.
Aeromicrobiology.
Aquatic and Extreme Environments.
Microbial Transport.
Environmental Sample Collection and Processing.
Microscopic Techniques.
Cultural Methods.
Physiological Methods.
Immunological Methods.
Nucleic Acid Based Methods of Analysis.
Biogeochemical Cycling.
Consequences of Biogeochemical Cycles Gone Wild.
Microorganisms and Organic Pollutants.
Microorganisms and Metal Pollutants.
Beneficial and Pathogenic Microbes in Agriculture.
Environmentally Transmitted Pathogens.
Indicator Microorganisms.
Domestic Wastes and Waste Treatment.
Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution.
Disinfection.
Risk Assessment.
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Review quotes
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 2, 2000
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Ian Pepper
Dr. Ian Pepper is a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona and also the Director of the University of Arizona Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center (WEST). He is an environmental microbiologist whose research has focused on the fate and transport of microbial pathogens in air, water, soils and municipal wastes. His expertise has been recognized by membership on six National Academy of Sciences Committees. Dr. Pepper is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Microbiology, the Soil Science Society of America, and the American Society of Agronomy. He is the author or co-author of seven textbooks and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Charles P. Gerba
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Terry Gentry
Dr. Terry Gentry is a Professor at Texas A&M University and is also the Director of the Soil and Aquatic Microbiology Laboratory (SAML). He is an environmental microbiologist specializing in the development and use of molecular technologies to enhance the detection and remediation of environmental contamination. This includes the detection and identification of microbial pathogens from animal, human, and natural sources and also the characterization of microbial populations and communities contributing to applied remediation processes such as the bioremediation of organic and metal contaminants. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in soil and water microbiology. He is the author or co-author of two textbooks; 16 book chapters; and over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.
About the authors
About the authors
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Raina M. Maier
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Ian Pepper
Dr. Ian Pepper is a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona and also the Director of the University of Arizona Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center (WEST). He is an environmental microbiologist whose research has focused on the fate and transport of microbial pathogens in air, water, soils and municipal wastes. His expertise has been recognized by membership on six National Academy of Sciences Committees. Dr. Pepper is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Microbiology, the Soil Science Society of America, and the American Society of Agronomy. He is the author or co-author of seven textbooks and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles.
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