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Processes In Microbial Ecology
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Microbial Ecology Is The Study Of Interactions Among Microbes In Natural Environments And Their Roles In Biogeochemical Cycles, Food Web Dynamics, And The Evolution Of Life. Microbes Are The Most Numerous Organisms In The Biosphere And Mediate Many Critical Reactions In Elemental Cycles And Biogeochemical Reactions. Because They Are Essential Players In The Carbon Cycle And Related Processes, Microbial Ecology Is A Vital Science For Understanding The Role Of The Biosphere In Global Warming And The Response Of Natural Ecosystems To Climate Change.This Second Edition Has Been Fully Revised, Restructured, And Updated While Remaining Concise And Accessible. It Discusses The Major Processes Carried Out By Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa And Other Protists The Microbes In Freshwater, Marine, And Terrestrial Ecosystems. The Focus Is On Biogeochemical Processes, Starting With Primary Production And The Initial Fixation Of Carbon Into Cellular Biomass, Before Exploring How That Carbon Is Degraded In Both Oxygenrich (Oxic) And Oxygendeficient (Anoxic) Environments. These Processes Are In Turn Affected By Ecological Interactions, Including Competition For Limiting Nutrients, Viral Lysis, And Predation By Various Protists In Soils And Aquatic Habitats. The Book Neatly Connects Processes Occurring At The Micron Scale To Events Happening At The Global Scale, Including The Carbon Cycle And Its Connection To Climate Change Issues. A Final Chapter Is Devoted To Symbiosis And Other Relationships Between Microbes And Larger Organisms. Microbes Have Huge Impacts Not Only On Biogeochemical Cycles, But Also On The Ecology And Evolution Of More Complex Forms Of Life, Including Humans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Processes in Microbial Ecology'? A: The book focuses on the interactions among microbes in various ecosystems and their roles in biogeochemical cycles, food web dynamics, and the evolution of life.
- Q: How does microbial ecology relate to climate change? A: Microbial ecology is vital for understanding how microbes influence the carbon cycle, which is closely linked to global warming and the response of ecosystems to climate change.
- Q: What types of microbes are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses various microbes including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, and their processes in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems.
- Q: Is the second edition of this book significantly different from the first? A: Yes, the second edition has been fully revised, restructured, and updated for clarity and accessibility while maintaining concise information.
- Q: What are the key processes explored in microbial ecology as per the book? A: Key processes include primary production, carbon fixation, degradation in various environments, and ecological interactions such as competition and predation.
- Q: How many pages does 'Processes in Microbial Ecology' contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in microbiology? A: Yes, the second edition is designed to be accessible and concise, making it suitable for beginners as well as more advanced learners.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Processes in Microbial Ecology'? A: The author of the book is David L. Kirchman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 16, 2018.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.