Chemical Methods in Prokaryotic Systematics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471941913 ISBN 13: 9780471941910

Publisher: Wiley, 1994

Synopsis

The use of chemical techniques is having a profound effect on approaches to the characterization, classification and identification of prokaryotes, i.e. archaea and bacteria. This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of such methods used in prokaryotic systematics and is written by leading specialists in this field. Designed as a laboratory manual, this volume describes the latest applications to prokaryote systematics of powerful techniques such as protein electrophoresis, pyrolysis mass spectrometry and rapid enzyme testing. The extraction, purification and characterization of specific components such as fatty acids, lipid A, peptidoglycan, pigments (carotenoids and bacteriochlorophylls) and isoprenoid quinones are explained. The value of these methods in the circumscription and identification of archaea and bacteria is demonstrated. The book is aimed at microbiologists and microbial technologists interested in characterizing and identifying bacteria.

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From the Publisher

Written by foremost specialists and designed as a laboratory manual, it offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of reliable techniques, enabling newcomers and experienced scientists alike to apply chemical methods in the classification and identification of prokaryotes--archaea and bacteria. Not only describes protocols but fully discusses difficulties and limitations of methods and questions of interpretation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471941913
• ISBN 13: 9780471941910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 602
• Editor: Goodfellow Michael, O'Donnell Anthony G.