Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology

Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology, Second Edition
by Ronald M. Atlas (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 672 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (March 29, 2005)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0849335604

Book Description
The second edition of a bestseller, this book provides a comprehensive reference for the cultivation of bacteria, Archaea, and fungi from diverse environments, including extreme habitats. Expanded to include 2,000 media formulations, this book compiles the descriptions of media of relevance for the cultivation of microorganisms from soil, water, and air. The format allows easy reference to the information needed to prepare media for the cultivation of microorganisms required for environmental analysis, including the determination of water safety. The media are organized alphabetically, and each listing includes medium composition, instructions for preparation, commercial sources, and uses.

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Handbook of Microbiological Media for the Examination of Food

Handbook of Microbiological Media for the Examination of Food, Second Edition
by Ronald M. Atlas (Author)

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 464 pages
* Publisher: CRC; 2 edition (January 13, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0849335612

Book Description
To meet society's increasing emphasis on food safety during production and storage, this handbook provides in-depth descriptions of a tremendous range of media used for the cultivation of potential foodborne pathogens and food-spoilage microorganisms. This new edition includes FDA recommendations and features newly developed media used to diagnose recently emerging foodborne diseases. In consideration of the new FDA Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point directive, the Handbook of Microbiological Media for the Examination of Food, Second Edition also provides an appendix with charts illustrating the appropriate required analyses for the microexamination of foods.

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