The bestselling reference on environmental microbiologynow in a new editionThis is the longawaited and muchanticipated revision of the bestselling textand refer... » 

The bestselling reference on environmental microbiologynow in a new editionThis is the longawaited and muchanticipated revision of the bestselling textand reference. Based on the latest information and investigative techniquesfrom molecular biology and genetics this Second Edition offers an indepthexamination of the role of microbiological processes related to environmentaldeterioration with an emphasis on the detection and control of environmentalcontaminants. Its goal is to further our understanding of the complex microbialprocesses underlying environmental degradation its detection and control andultimately its prevention. Features new to this edition include Acompletely new organization with topics such as pathogens in developingcountries effects of genetically modified crops on microbial communities andtransformations of toxic metals Comprehensive coverage of key topics such asbacteria in the greenhouse and lowenergy waste treatment New coveragerelating core book content to local regional and global environmentalproblems Environmental Microbiology Second Edition is essential reading forenvironmental microbiologists and engineers general environmental scientistschemists and chemical engineers who are interested in key current subjects inenvironmental microbiology. It is also appropriate as a textbook for courses inenvironmental science chemistry engineering and microbial ecology at theadvanced undergraduate and graduate levels «