Microbial Ecotoxicology
Download or Read eBook Microbial Ecotoxicology PDF written by Cristiana Cravo-Laureau and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Cristiana Cravo-Laureau |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 365 |
Release | : 2017-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319617954 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319617958 |
Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Microbial Ecotoxicology by : Cristiana Cravo-Laureau
Book excerpt: This book is a treatise on microbial ecotoxicology, discussing the effect of pollutants on microbial ecosystems and the role of microorganisms in ecosystems services. Emphasizing the microbial responses to pollution at different biological levels, it focuses on metabolic pathways, genetic adaptation and response at the whole-microbial community level. It also addresses the ecological indicators of ecosystem recovery, as well as microbial biomarkers and biosensors as tools for microbial ecotoxicology.