Environmental Microbiology

Author: Zheng Ping, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Environmental microbiology is an important branch of environmental science. This book systematically introduces the origin and evolution of microorganisms, the main groups of microorganisms, microbial nutrition and metabolism, microbial growth, reproduction, and genetic variation, microbial ecology, microbial biogeochemical cycles, microbial pollution and hazards to the environment, microbial remediation and restoration of polluted environments, the principles of microbiology in wastewater biological treatment, and microbiological methods in environmental monitoring. It elaborates on the fundamental principles of environmental microbiology and its role in environmental pollution, environmental monitoring, and environmental engineering, reflecting the latest advancements in environmental microbiology research in recent years. This book can serve as a textbook for environmental science and environmental engineering majors in higher education institutions, as well as a reference for teachers, students, and scientific and technical personnel in biology, environmental monitoring, environmental protection, and related fields.