Extractions: Add to Cart Instructor Exam Copy Description The leading text since its first edition, the Fourth Edition retains its comprehensiveness, covering both the principles of microbial ecology and the biotechnology applications critical to the field. The authors, both well-known and respected scientists, have extensively updated the Fourth Edition to incorporate the latest research and literature sources as well as new and expanded coverage of hot topics such as biofilms, thermal vent communities, extreme habitats, starvation response, molecular methods for studying microbial ecology, microbial diversity, biodegradation, and bioremediation.
Extractions: Group leader: Professor Mark Bailey The development and application of molecular genetics to study microbial community dynamics, habitat regulated gene expression, the functional activity of individual cells and the ecological relevance of the horizontal gene pool. Key areas include the study of the fate and impact of genetically modified bacteria, the population genetics of mobile genetic elements and the role of plasmids in host adaptation to the niche, the identification of ecologically significant genes and the exploitation of natural isolates. Such exploitation includes the application of inocula to study natural ecological processes and ecosystem function necessary for the development of effective biological control agents of plant pathogens, practical microbial biosensors and solutions for in situ bioremediation.
Microbial Ecology And Environmental Microbiology The Ward lab at Princeton University does research on microbial ecology,biological oceanography, and biogeochemistry. We're interested http://geoweb.princeton.edu/research/ecomicrobio/ecomicrobio.html
Extractions: The Ward lab at Princeton University does research on microbial ecology, biological oceanography, and biogeochemistry. We're interested in most aspects of the nitrogen cycle in the ocean and other aquatic environments. Our current focus is on linking functional diversity in microbial pathways to ecosystem function, as in the following examples: What is the relationship between the immense diversity in functional genes in the nitrogen cycle (such as nirS (nitrite reductase) and amoA (ammonia monooxygenase)) and the rate of denitrification or nitrification in Chesapeake Bay? Which kinds of eukaryotic phytoplankton are responsible for nitrate assimilation under variable conditions in the surface ocean? What is the composition of the denitrifying consortium in the permanently ice covered lakes in the Taylor Valley of Antarctica and why are some of the lakes denitrification-challenged? Are trace metal availabilities and speciation important in controlling the rates of denitrification and the composition of microbial communities? To what extent is diversity in functional genes linked to variation in isotope signatures of dissolved inorganic nitrogen compounds in seawater?
Microbial Ecology NewJour Home NewJour M Search Prev Next microbial ecology. MicrobialEcology features articles of original research and brief reviews. http://gort.ucsd.edu/newjour/m/msg02649.html
Extractions: Projects People Places Facilities ... Lab Safety Page (Internal) Also Look For Us On: - the Microbial Mats Feature at the NASA Astrobiology Institute web site - the Mysteries of Microbes: Fascinating Fieldwork Event Page at the Quest web site Check out our greenhouse web camera Web Site Curator: Brad Bebout Responsible NASA Official: Brad Bebout Date Last Modified: November 4, 2002
Microbial Ecology microbial ecology. MSU Resources. MSU Microbiology Home Page Microbiologyoffers a list of current research by staff and a connection http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/iac/landmicr.html
Extractions: MSU Microbiology Home Page Microbiology offers a list of current research by staff and a connection to Bergeys manual for explanations of microbes. Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc. The Center for Microbial Ecology The Center offers background and full text of educational outreach, industrial relations and research in communities. CLUES sponsored by University of Aberdeen in Scotland, has training material on land use including software. Graphics. cook@msue.msu.edu
Microbial Ecology Proposal to Create a Program of Excellence for the Study of MicrobialEcology in Food Animal Agriculture. The impact of food animal http://ansci.osu.edu/maple/microbial_ecology.htm
Extractions: Home Up What is MAPLE MAPLE team members ... Contact MAPLE Proposal to Create a Program of Excellence for the Study of Microbial Ecology in Food Animal Agriculture. The impact of food animal production on the environment is a current, critical public issue. As the industry has made improvements in management, efficiency, and economic viability of food animal production to meet the needs for meat and milk throughout the world, the effect of this increased and concentrated production on the environment has become a focal point of concern. The microbiology of these environments cant be ignored, as evidenced by the heightened public concerns of animal agricultures potential contribution to the onset and spread of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Ohio agriculture requires a strong and innovative research program designed to assess, and ultimately minimize, the transference of antibiotic resistance genes among microbes in food animal production environments. The Departments of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Preventive Medicine have defined this as a key endeavor and have established a commonality of purpose, drawing on the affinity in research interests among new and established faculty in both Departments. The immediate focus for this team will be to investigate the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in food animal production environments. In addition to their use to thwart bacterial infections, antibiotics are also fed to food animals in sub-therapeutic levels to enhance growth. Bacteria, especially in environments where antibiotics are used, are constantly evolving, and through processes called
NABIR Research Topics: Community Dynamics/Microbial Ecology Goal. The goal of this element is to determine the potential for naturalmicrobial communities to immobilize radionuclides and metals. http://www.lbl.gov/NABIR/researchprogram/researchtopics/community.html
Extractions: Goa l The goal of this element is to determine the potential for natural microbial communities to immobilize radionuclides and metals. In particular, research focuses on: 1) understanding the structure and function of microbial communities in the subsurface at DOE sites contaminated with metals and radionuclides; and 2) identifying and optimizing the in situ growth of microorganisms that transform radionuclides and metals. This research will enhance our ability to predict the effectiveness of intrinsic bioremediation and to optimize microbial communities for in situ immobilization of these contaminants. Researchers in this element are developing and applying molecular and biochemical methods to characterize the structure, activity, distribution, abundance, and diversity of microbial communities at contaminated DOE sites. They are determining ways to identify and quantify key bioremediative populations within these communities (See Figure 4). For example, specific gene probes are being developed to identify populations of radionuclide and metal reducing microbes.
Microbial Ecology (1996-) microbial ecology (1996) http//nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3hul.eresourcemicrecol MicrobialEcology features articles of original research and brief reviews. http://lib.harvard.edu/e-resources/details/m/micrecol.html
Extractions: Microbial Ecology (1996-) http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:hul.eresource:micrecol Abstract: Microbial Ecology is an international journal whose aim is the advancement and dissemination of information describing the interactions between microorganisms and the biotic and abiotic components of their environments. Microbial Ecology features articles of original research and brief reviews. Full text of articles are available in Acrobat portable document format (pdf) ; some articles are also in HTML. Subject: Science and TechnologyBiology Restrictions: Harvard users only : Harvard ID and University PIN required. Full text: This resource has some full text available. Connect to Microbial Ecology (1996-)
Microbial Ecology - Cambridge University Press Home Catalogue microbial ecology. Related Areas Biological Sciences.microbial ecology. Organisms, Habitats, Activities. Heinz Stolp. £23.95. http://books.cambridge.org/0521276365.htm
Extractions: Biological Sciences Organisms, Habitats, Activities Hardback In stock List of figures; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The microbial world: a brief introductory review; 3. Characterization and occurence of the major groups of microorganisms; 4. The natural environments of microorganisms; 5. Structure, behaviour and growth of microorganisms as related to the environment; 6. Dispersal of microorganisms and development of microbial populations; 7. Interactions; 8. Microbial activities of ecological significance; 9. Methods used for the study of microorganisms in their natural environments: a guide to pertinent literature; Epilogue; Index.
The Microbial Ecology Home Page The microbial ecology Class Web Page Brought to you by the Kent State UniversityDepartment of Biological Sciences and the graduate students of the Microbial http://www.kent.edu/biology/courses/40363.htm
Extractions: The Microbial Ecology Class Web Page Brought to you by the Kent State University Department of Biological Sciences and the graduate students of the Microbial Ecology class. Instructor: Laura Leff lleff@kent.edu So what is microbial ecology? Briefly, microbial ecology encompasses a wide range of disciplines and focuses on the interactions of microorganisms with one another and with their environment. Microbial ecology utilizes techniques from microbiology, biochemistry, ecology, physiology, geology, and molecular biology in order to study these interactions. Is that all microbial ecology is? Absolutely not! There are many different interpretations of the term microbial ecology and what it means. If you have a definition of microbial ecology that you wish to share, have a question, or just are curious about what we do in class feel free to contact any one of us. Class links: Microbial Ecology Graduate Projects Kent State University Home Page KSU Department of Biological Sciences KSU Department of Geology ... KSU Libarary and Media Services Links of General Interest: The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate students in the class: Jing Liu jliu0@kent.edu
Program Element 2: Community Dynamics And Microbial Ecology Program Element 2 Community Dynamics and microbial ecology. Fundamentalresearch in ecological processes and interactions of biotic http://www.er.doe.gov/production/ober/nabir/elem2.html
Extractions: Fundamental research in ecological processes and interactions of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems to understand their influence on the degradation, persistence, and toxicity of mixed contaminants. To further the understanding of the structure and function of the microbial and plant community and interactions of components in natural and amended soil and subsurface habitats containing mixed contaminants and to elucidate their role in bioremediation. Understanding the complex relationships and interactions of all the organisms involved will improve prediction, assessment, and optimization of bioremedial processes.
Microbial Ecology microbial ecology up. Related topics broader, ecology. other, microorganisms.Soil microbes in boreal forest humus after fire, Presented http://agrifor.ac.uk/browse/cabi/detail/8cec315ce8d4da096cd4498880a079f9.html
Extractions: Soil microbes in boreal forest humus after fire Presented in November 1999, "Soil microbes in boreal forest humus after fire" is the PhD thesis of Janna Pietikäinen of the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Forest Soil Science. This PhD is available either in HTML, or as a 52 page PDF document, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. It looks at the occurence of forest fires, the response of soil microbes to fire, how fire affects soil properties, and looks in particular at boreal forests. This is one in a collection of "E-thesis" publications provided freely on the Web by the Helsinki University Library together with the Helsinki University Press and the faculties of the University. boreal forests forest fires microbial ecology soil chemical properties ... soil physical properties
Microbial Ecology Minor—Graduate School Catalog microbial ecology Link to a list of faculty for this program. ContactInformationMichael Sadowsky, microbial ecology Minor Program http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/grad/programs/g119.html
Extractions: This minor is available to master's (M.S.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) students. Microbial ecology is an interdisciplinary research area concerned with the relationships of microorganisms to their natural environment. The microbial ecology minor offers core coursework in microbiology, microbial physiology, microbial genetics, and theoretical ecology as well as in microbial ecology. Additional courses and opportunities to interact with others interested in microbial ecology are also part of the minor. The microbial ecology/biotechnology seminar series allows students and faculty to interact with microbial ecologists from other universities. The curriculum encourages interdisciplinary interaction, communication, and synthesis. To be admitted to the minor, a student must be admitted to a master's or doctoral degree-granting program within the Graduate School, should have broad training in the biological sciences, and must be accepted by the director of graduate studies of the microbial ecology minor program. All students are expected to have had the equivalent of introductory microbiology (MicB 5105) and general ecology, but may fulfill deficiencies in these areas by taking these courses while in the program.
Microbial Ecology microbial ecology and Probiotics in Human Medicine. (Part II). JohnA. Catanzaro, ND and Lisa Green, B.Sc. Abstract. Probiotics, because http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/fulltext/micro2-4.html
Extractions: Microbial Ecology and Probiotics in Human Medicine (Part II) John A. Catanzaro, N.D. and Lisa Green, B.Sc. Abstract Probiotics, because of their role in the maintenance of normal gastrointestinal flora, can facilitate human resistance to opportunistic infection and positively impact the outcome in a variety of clinical situations. Probiotics have been used successfully to facilitate treatment of bacterial vaginosis, recurrent urinary tract infections, diarrhea, bladder cancer, complications of antibiotic therapy, dysbacteriosis, and dyslipidemias. The most commonly studied probiotics include Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei, L. sporogenes, Bifidobacterium bifidus and Saccharomyces boulardii. Further in vivo studies might reveal additional conditions which will benefit by the correct use of probiotics. (Alt Med Rev 1997;2(4):296-305) Introduction Although beneficial microorganisms, as a component of fermented foods, are an integral part of the human diet in many indigenous cultures, interest in the health benefits and therapeutic potential of probiotics in clinical medicine is relatively new. Probiotics, because of their role in the maintenance of normal gastrointestinal flora, can facilitate human resistance to opportunistic infection. As efforts intensify to decrease reliance on antibiotics, probiotics are receiving increased interest as potential clinical agents. The literal translation of the word probiotic is "for life." Implied in this term is the concept that specific living microorganisms, because of their ability to favorably impact local gastrointestinal (GI) tract ecology, are capable of promoting health. The term "friendly bacteria" is often used as an alternative term for "probiotics." In the strictest sense, these terms are not interchangeable, because probiotics also encompass non-bacterial microorganisms which contribute to GI ecology.
Microbial Ecology And Biogeochemistry microbial ecology AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE.icrobes are often the most abundant and dominant organisms in http://www.ocean.udel.edu/level1/facultystaff/faculty/Microbialecology.htm
Extractions: MICROBIAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE icrobes are often the most abundant and dominant organisms in marine ecosystems, are the base of food chains supporting larger organisms, drive many biogeochemical processes, degrade organic pollutants, and can ultimately affect global climate. Examples of microbes include archaea, bacteria, algae and protozoa a great diversity of life forms. The faculty listed below work on these organisms and the processes they mediate in estuaries and the oceans. The number and diversity of these faculty help ensure a rewarding and stimulating educational program for graduate students. Propective students are encouraged to contact individual faculty and to apply to the appropriate academic unit. Regardless of the academic unit, students can easily work with faculty in any academic unit or program. C. Craig Cary