Variations in Autotrophic Life - Hardcover

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9780126403602: Variations in Autotrophic Life

Synopsis

The book also serves as a handy reference for established microbial physiologists, biochemists, environmental specialists, and professionals in the area of applied microbiology.

Variations in Autotrophic Life is a textbook aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students of applied microbiology and biotechnology which elucidates the biochemistry of autotrophic bacteria.**Among the Topics Covered**The biochemistry of facultative autotrophs, photosynthetic bacteria, and chemilithotrophs**The comparative biochemistry of sulfate- and sulfur-respiring bacteria**The comparative metabolism of CO2 assimilation in autotrophs**The energetics of autotrophic bacteria of the nitrogen, iron, and sulfur cycles

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Review

The publication of this volume dedicated to autotrophic bacteria is especially welcome...The 10 chapters are all written by international authorities in their field and the editors are to be congratulated on the high quality of each contribution...This volume will provide stimulating reading and a wealth of information for microbial physiologists, biochemists, microbial ecologists and those involved in addressing environmental pollution problems. An impressive and valuable book which...is reasonably priced. Strongly recommended.
--SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY QUARTERLY

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