Microbiology of extreme soils

Autori

• Patrice Dion

Parametri

• 369 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Biologia
• Scienze Naturali

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This volume provides a comprehensive coverage of the principal extreme soil ecosystems of natural and anthropogenic origin. Extreme soils oppose chemical or physical limits to colonization by most soil organisms and present the microbiologist with exciting opportunities. Described here are a range of fascinating environments from permafrost to Martian soils. The book includes chapters on basic research in addition to applications in biotechnology and bioremediation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008