High-Pressure Microbiology - Hardcover

Michiels, Chris; Bartlett, Douglas H; Aertsen, Abram

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1555814239 ISBN 13: 9781555814236

Publisher: ASM Press, 2008

Synopsis

Explains the variety of effects of and adaptations to high pressure in microorganisms.

• Summarizes the major findings in this field, and stimulates a cross-fertilization between the piezophile and the nonpiezophile high-pressure research fields.
• Covers a range of issues related to high-pressure microbiology with a firm emphasis on microbial physiology.
• Moves from basic science to practical applications, explaining topics such as thermodynamic principles, piezophilic microorganisms, food preservation, nonpiezophilic microorganisms, and deep-biosphere and deep-sea microorganisms.

 

 

This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

About this title

Synopsis:

First volume entirely devoted to the effects of high pressure on microorganisms. It brings together the high-pressure physiology of piezophiles and non-piezophiles. It spans the range from basic science to practical applications. It provides fundamental insight for food technologists applying high pressure for food preservation. It includes unique material to illustrate bacterial adaptations to extreme high-pressure environments. It also provides a basis for novel biotechnological applications using high pressure. It highlights the microbial wealth and ecological impact of the deep biosphere. It offers comprehensive source of information on ecology, physiology, and genomics of deep sea bacteria.

About this edition

• Publisher: ASM Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1555814239
• ISBN 13: 9781555814236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 364