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The Dictionary of Environmental Microbiology

  • 1st Edition - April 10, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Linda D. Stezenbach, Marylynn V. Yates
  • Language: English

The Dictionary of Environmental Microbiology not only defines terms used in environmental microbiology but also includes terms associated with molecular biology, historical figure… Read more

Description

The Dictionary of Environmental Microbiology not only defines terms used in environmental microbiology but also includes terms associated with molecular biology, historical figures in the field, and microorganisms of significance. These entries not only provide information that will assist in the study of environmental microbiology, but will also serve as a resource for nonscientists.

Key features

* Defines terms used in environmental microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and virology
* Defines terms used in biotechnology with a microbiology application in food and industrial microbiology
* Cites historical figures involved in environmental microbiology including microorganisms of significance

Readership

Microbiologists, virologists, environmental researchers, bacteriologists, mycologists, parasitologists, biotechnologists, food and industrial microbiologists, epidemologists

Table of contents

A-Z listing.

Review quotes

"This dictionary not only is appropriate for the study of environmental microbiology, but can also serve as a resource for nonscientists...the book provides an excellent resource for those interested in any field within microbiology."—ASM News, Lynne Garcia LSG & Associates, Santa Monica, Calif. "Stetzenbach and Yates’ work specializes in the field of environmental microbiology and serves as a handy reference tool. The information garnered from the definitions serves a wide audience from the scientist to the layperson. This dictionary is recommended for academic libraries and specialized collections in this area."—AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS (2004) "...most appropriate for specialists who need quick definitions of environmental microbiology methods."—E-STREAMS (November 2003)

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 29, 2012
  • Language: English

About the authors

LS

Linda D. Stezenbach

Affiliations and expertise
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

MY

Marylynn V. Yates

Affiliations and expertise
University of California, Riverside, USA