Microbial Mats Structure, Development and Environmental Significance

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Synopsis

Microbial mats are benthic communities of a variety of microorganisms. Their investigation requires multidisciplinary studies and close cooperation between microbiologists, biogeochemists, and geologists.Reported here are recent advances in the study of structure, development and ecological relationships. The methodology described includes microsensors as well as new molecular techniques for the detection and identification of microorganisms. Increasing interest exists for applied aspects, e.g. the possibility to use natural or constructed microbial mats for the degradation of xenobiotics, for site remediation, etc.

Book details

Edition:
1994
Series:
Nato ASI Subseries G: (Book 35)
Author:
Lucas J. Stal, Pierre Caumette
ISBN:
9783642789915
Related ISBNs:
9783540579755
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-07-21
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1994
Copyright by:
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Science