Biochemistry and Physiology of Anaerobic Bacteria

Biochemistry and Physiology of Anaerobic Bacteria
by Lars G. Ljungdahl (Editor), Michael W. Adams (Editor), Larry L. Barton (Editor), James G. Ferry (Editor), Michael K. Johnson (Editor)

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* Hardcover: 272 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 31, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0387955925

Book Description
During the past twenty years, multitudes of exciting discoveries in the field of anaerobic bacteria have been made. BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF ANAEROBIC BACTERIA explores the full range of these microorganisms. Many anaerobes have been found to have the uniquely fascinating quality of being able to survive, indeed even thrive, in extreme environments. Anaerobic bacteria often do not require oxygen, can survive extremes in temperature, and can withstand the presence of toxins and heavy metals. In addition, these organisms have very different metabolic processes than "conventional" microorganisms. The wide diversity of metabolism in anaerobes is only part of the story. They have distinct energies, cytochromes, electron transport proteins, hydrogenases and dohydrogenases. Their molecular biology, physiology, and ability to use many types of electron receptors (CO2, sulfur, nitrogen and metal oxides) are also extraordinary. With practical applications ranging from wastewater treatment to food storage issues, clinical diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions to decontamination of heavy metal exposures BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF ANAEROBIC BACTERIA will prove indispensable to researchers and students alike.

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Entomopathogenic Nematology

Entomopathogenic Nematology
by Randy Gaugler (Editor)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 402 pages
* Publisher: CABI Publishing (March 11, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0851995675

Book Description
Nematodes that are parasites of insects are no longer a laboratory curiosity. They have begun to be accepted as environmentally benign alternatives to the use of chemical insecticides, for the control of insect pests. Nematode worms are now applied as biological control agents against insect pests of numerous horticultural and agricultural crops. This book provides a comprehensive review of entomopathogenic nematology. It begins by reviewing fundamental biology and setting a taxonomic foundation for nematodes and their bacterial symbionts. Several chapters are devoted to functional processes involved in parasitism and to nematode ecology. Later chapters describe technological advances and control methodologies.

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