Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition

✍ Scribed by Moselio Schaechter (eds.)

• Publisher: Elsevier/Academic Press
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 3944
• Edition: 3ed.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Available as an exclusive product with a limited print run, Encyclopedia of Microbiology, 3e, is a comprehensive survey of microbiology, edited by world-class researchers. Each article is written by an expert in that specific domain and includes a glossary, list of abbreviations, defining statement, introduction, further reading and cross-references to other related encyclopedia articles. Written at a level suitable for university undergraduates, the breadth and depth of coverage will appeal beyond undergraduates to professionals and academics in related fields.

• 16 separate areas of microbiology covered for breadth and depth of content
• Extensive use of figures, tables, and color illustrations and photographs
• Language is accessible for undergraduates, depth appropriate for scientists
• Links to original journal articles via Crossref
• 30% NEW articles and 4-color throughout – NEW!

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Applied microbiology : Agro/food --
Applied microbiology : industrial --
Archaea --
Bacteria --
Cell structure chemical composition --
Environmental microbiology and ecology --
Evolution and systematics --
Fungi --
Genetics, Genomics --
History and culture --
History and culture, (and biographies) --
Mutualism and commensalism --
Pathogenesis --
Physiology --
Protists --
Public issues --
Techniques --
Viruses.

✦ Subjects

Microbiology -- Encyclopedias;Microbiology