The Marine Microbiome
An Untapped Source of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Potential
Editors: Stal, Lucas J., Cretoiu, Mariana Silvia (Eds.)
Free Preview- Comprehensive and up-to-date review of marine microbial diversity and their habitats
- Discusses the role of marine microbial diversity in ecosystem function
- Presents novel products from marine microorganisms
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- About this book
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This book describes the state-of-the-art concerning the ‘marine microbiome’ and its uses in biotechnology. The first part discusses the diversity and ecology of marine microorganisms and viruses, including all three domains of life: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. It discusses whether marine microorganisms exist and, if so, why they might be unique. The second part presents selected marine habitats, their inhabitants and how they influence biogeochemical cycles, while the third discusses the utilization of marine microbial resources, including legal aspects, dissemination, and public awareness.
The marine microbiome is the total of microorganisms and viruses in the ocean and seas and in any connected environment, including the seafloor and marine animals and plants. The diversity of microbial life remains unquantified and largely unknown, and could represent a hidden treasure for human society. Accordingly, this book is also intended to connect academics and industry, providing essential information for microbiologists from both fields. - About the authors
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Prof. Dr. Lucas J. Stal and Dr. Mariana Silvia Cretoiu
NIOZ Royal Institute for Sea Research
Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry
and Utrecht University
and University of Amsterdam
Yersseke, The Netherlands
- Table of contents (18 chapters)
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What is so Special About Marine Microorganisms? Introduction to the Marine Microbiome—From Diversity to Biotechnological Potential
Pages 3-20
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Marine Bacteria and Archaea: Diversity, Adaptations, and Culturability
Pages 21-55
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Phototrophic Microorganisms: The Basis of the Marine Food Web
Pages 57-97
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Marine Fungi
Pages 99-153
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Marine Viruses
Pages 155-183
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- The Marine Microbiome
- Book Subtitle
- An Untapped Source of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Potential
- Editors
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- Lucas J. Stal
- Mariana Silvia Cretoiu
- Copyright
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-33000-6
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-33000-6
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-32998-7
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-81418-6
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIV, 498
- Number of Illustrations
- 9 b/w illustrations, 34 illustrations in colour
- Topics
