About the Book

Environmental Microbiology: Microbes and Ecosystems explores the critical role that microorganisms play in shaping ecosystems and maintaining environmental balance. The book covers the diversity of microbes in various environments, including soil, water, and air and how they interact with their surroundings to drive processes like nutrient cycling, biodegradation and ecosystem stability. It also examines the impact of environmental factors, such as pollution and climate change, on microbial communities and their functions. The book highlights the applications of environmental microbiology in fields like waste management, bioremediation and agriculture. Aimed at students, researchers and professionals in microbiology and environmental science, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationships between microbes and ecosystems.

Scope

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of environmental microbiology, focusing on the role of microorganisms in various ecosystems and their interactions with the environment. It covers the diversity, physiology, and functions of microbes in natural and engineered environments, including soil, water, and air. The book delves into microbial processes that influence ecosystem health, nutrient cycling, and pollution degradation, as well as the application of microbiological principles in environmental management and biotechnology. It is intended for students, researchers, and professionals in microbiology, environmental science, and related fields. Topics to Cover: Introduction to Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Diversity in the Environment, Microbial Ecology: Principles and Concepts, Soil Microbiology: Structure, Function, and Dynamics, Water Microbiology: Aquatic Ecosystems and Microbial Interactions, Air Microbiology: Atmospheric Microbes and Their Roles, Microbial Biogeochemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus, Microbes in Wastewater Treatment and Bioremediation, Microbial Degradation of Environmental Pollutants, Symbiotic Relationships: Mycorrhizae and Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria, Microbes in Extreme Environments: Extremophiles and Adaptations, Microbial Interactions and Competition in Ecosystems, Microbial Communities and Ecosystem Function, Biological Indicators of Environmental Health, Environmental Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics, Microbial Risk Assessment and Public Health, Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils and Water, Microbes in Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration, Microbial Contributions to Soil Fertility and Agriculture, Microbial Applications in Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Ecology of Urban and Industrial Environments, Ecological Impact of Microbial Invasions, Environmental Monitoring and Microbial Diagnostics, Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Environmental Microbiology, Current Research Trends and Future Directions in Environmental Microbiology.

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