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High-Pressure Microbiology
Author(s): Chris Michiels (Author), Douglas H Bartlett (Author), Abram Aertsen (Author)
- Publisher: ASM Press
- Publication Date: 19 Mar. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 364 pages
- ISBN-10: 1555814239
- ISBN-13: 9781555814236
Book Description
Explains the variety of effects of and adaptations to high pressure in microorganisms.
- Summarizes the major findings in this field, and stimulates a cross-fertilization between the piezophile and the nonpiezophile high-pressure research fields.
- Covers a range of issues related to high-pressure microbiology with a firm emphasis on microbial physiology.
- Moves from basic science to practical applications, explaining topics such as thermodynamic principles, piezophilic microorganisms, food preservation, nonpiezophilic microorganisms, and deep-biosphere and deep-sea microorganisms.
This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
• First volume entirely devoted to the effects of high pressure on microorganisms • Brings together the high–pressure physiology of piezophiles and non–piezophiles • Spans the range from basic science to practical applications • Provides fundamental insight for food technologists applying high pressure for food preservation • Includes unique material to illustrate bacterial adaptations to extreme high–pressure environments • Provides a basis for novel biotechnological applications using high pressure • Highlights the microbial wealth and ecological impact of the deep biosphere • Comprehensive source of information on ecology, physiology, and genomics of deep sea bacteria
