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The sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are a large group of anaerobic organisms that play an important role in many biogeochemical processes. Not only are they of early origins in the development of the biosphere, but their mechanisms of energy metabolism shed light on the limits of life processes in the absence of oxygen. They are widely distributed in nature, and are regular components of engineered systems including, for example, petroleum reservoirs and oil production facilities. SRB are currently subject to extensive genomic studies, which are yielding fresh understanding of their basic biochemical mechanisms, and aiding in the development of novel techniques for the analyses of their environmental roles. This volume provides a timely update on these important microorganisms, from basic science to applications, and will therefore serve as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in the fields of microbial ecology, microbial physiology, bioengineering, biogeochemistry and related areas of environmental science.

Sulfate-reducing bacteria. --- Sulfur bacteria. --- Plant and Crop Sciences. Biology of Bacteria, Fungi and Plants --- Basic Sciences. Microbiology --- Prokaryotes --- Bacteria. --- Microbiology (General). --- microbiologie --- biochemie --- General biochemistry --- Monograph --- Sulfur-reducing bacteria --- Sulphur bacteria --- Bacteria --- SRB (Sulfate-reducing bacteria) --- Sulfur bacteria

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Several cyanobacterial species can produce powerful toxins that provide a serious threat for water quality, other aquatic organisms, and human health. These harmful cyanobacteria are especially prominent in freshwater ecosystems, and are a major concern for water managers. From a scientific perspective, there are many recent advances in this research area: - Owing to the scientific revolution in genomics, new molecular techniques have been developed that enable the detection of toxic cyanobacteria at a very early stage. - New laboratory culture techniques have enabled eco-physiological studies of toxin production at a detailed scale that was beyond reach until recently. - Remote sensing of freshwater cyanobacteria is a rapidly expanding field, owing to the increased spectral resolution of airborne data. - New computational techniques have led to advanced models on the population dynamics of cyanobacteria. From a management perspective, recognition of the toxins produced by harmful cyanobacteria has recently led to new environmental policies with respect to toxic cyanobacteria in many western countries. The purpose of this work is to provide an up-to-date overview of the advances in our knowledge of harmful cyanobacteria. The work is directed towards graduate students and scientists in aquatic microbiology, aquatic ecology, environmental toxicology, and water management, and academic professionals in water management and environmental policy. "This is an outstanding volume that should be a 'must-see' reference for all scientists and environmental professionals who are interested in cyanobacterial ecology and water quality management." Val H. Smith, University of Kansas, USA .

Cyanobacteria. --- Prokaryotes. --- Life sciences. --- Ecology. --- Applied ecology. --- Aquatic ecology. --- Microbial ecology. --- Microbiology. --- Bacteriology. --- Life Sciences. --- Microbial Ecology. --- Applied Ecology. --- Freshwater & Marine Ecology. --- Microbiology --- Microbial biology --- Biology --- Microorganisms --- Environmental microbiology --- Ecology --- Aquatic biology --- Environmental protection --- Nature conservation --- Balance of nature --- Bionomics --- Ecological processes --- Ecological science --- Ecological sciences --- Environment --- Environmental biology --- Oecology --- Environmental sciences --- Population biology --- Biosciences --- Sciences, Life --- Science --- Cyanobacteria --- 574.5 --- Bacteria, Blue-green --- Blue-green algae --- Blue-green bacteria --- Blue-greens (Microorganisms) --- Cryptophyceae --- Cyanochloronta --- Cyanophyceae --- Cyanophycota --- Cyanophyta --- Myxophyceae --- Myxophyta --- Phycochromophyceae --- Schizophyceae --- Prokaryotes --- 574.5 Hydrobiology. Aquatic biocoenoses and ecosystems. Food chains --- Hydrobiology. Aquatic biocoenoses and ecosystems. Food chains --- Monera --- Procaryotae --- Procaryotes --- Prokaryonta --- Prokaryotae --- Prokaryotic protists --- Environmental Sciences and Forestry. Ecology --- Plant and Crop Sciences. Biology of Bacteria, Fungi and Plants --- Aquatic Ecology --- Freshwater Ecology. --- Aquatic biology. --- Hydrobiology --- Water biology --- Aquatic sciences --- Ecology . --- Aquatic ecology .