Freshwater Microbiology (eBook)

David C. Sigee, University of Manchester, UK.

Preface.

Copyright Acknowledgements.

1. Microbial Diversity and Freashwater Ecosystems.

2. Freshwater Environments: The Influence of Physico-Chemical
Conditions on Microbial Communities.

3. Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems.

4. Competition for Light.

5. Inorganic Nutrients: Uptake and Cycling in Freshwater
Systems.

6. Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in Freshwater
Systems.

7. Viruses: Major Parasites in the Freshwater Environment.

8. Fungi and Fungal-like Organisms: Aquatic Biota with a
Mycelial Growth Form.

9. Grazing Activities in the Freshwater Environment: The Role of
Protozoa and Invertebrates.

10. Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High Nutrient
Levels.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

"The wide-ranging coverage of this book makes it useful as a
reference for researchers and students and also as a possible
textbook." (E-STREAMS, May 2006)

"...diagrams are clear and relevant, tables are informative. The
bibliography is substantial..." (Times Higher Education
Supplement, 24th Feb 2006)

"...a valuable addition to the literature on aquatic
microbiology...an excellent textbook for all students who have
an interest in this exciting field...of value to scientists who
conduct research on aquatic microorganisms..." (Microbe,
January 2006)

"...a clear treatment of the ecological aspects surrounding
the study of freshwater microbial systems..." (Journal of
Natural Products, October 2005)

"Sigee...has combined the multiple biological disciplines...to
give a well-rounded understanding of freshwater microbiology."
(CHOICE, September 2005)

"At long last we have a book that treats 'freshwater
microbiology' in its entirety...this will make an excellent general
reference work." (Microbiology Today, 31st July 2005)