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Advances in Microbial Ecology was established by the International Com­ mittee on Microbial Ecology (ICOME) as a vehicle for the publication of critical reviews selected to reflect current trends in the ever-expanding field of microbial ecology. Most of the chapters found in Advances in Microbial Ecology have been solicited by the Editorial Board. Individuals are encouraged, however, to submit outlines of unsolicited contributions to any member of the Editorial Board for consideration for inclusion in a subsequent volume of Advances. Contributions are expected to be in­ depth, even provocative, reviews of topical interest relating to the ecology of microorganisms. With the publication of Volume 8 of Advances we welcome to the panel of contributors Martin Alexander, the founding editor of this series, who discusses the range of natural constraints on nitrogen fixation in agri­ cultural ecosystems. Ecological aspects of cellulose degradation are dis­ cussed by L. G. Ljungdahl and K. -E. Eriksson, and of heavy metal responses in microorganisms by T. Duxbury. In his chapter, A. Lee con­ siders the gastrointestinal tract as an ecological system, and comments on the possibility of manipulating this system. The complex interactions among aerobic and anaerobic sulfur-oxidizing bacteria are discussed in terms of natural habitats and chemostat culture by J. G. Kuenen, L. Rob­ ertson, and H. van Gemerden. Finally, J. A. Robinson presents the advantages and limitations in the use of nonlinear regression analysis in determining microbial kinetic parameters in ecological situations. K. C. Marshall, Editor R. M. Atlas B. B.

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Author:   K. Marshall
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
Volume:   8
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781461594147

ISBN 10:   1461594146
Pages:   307
Publication Date:   22 March 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Microbial Interactions among Aerobic and Anaerobic Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Types of Bacteria.- 3. Types of Microbial Interaction.- 4. Competition.- 5. Other Interactions Involving the Sulfide-Oxidizing Bacteria.- 6. Enrichment Studies.- References.- 2 Determining Microbial Kinetic Parameters Using Nonlinear Regression Analysis: Advantages and Limitations in Microbial Ecology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamental Definitions.- 3. Use of Linearized Forms of Nonlinear Models.- 4. Parameter Estimation Strategies.- 5. Residuals Analysis.- 6. Model Discrimination.- 7. Optimal Experimental Design.- 8. Some Models of Interest to Microbial Ecologists.- 9. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 3 Neglected Niches: The Microbial Ecology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 15.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Species Diversity in the Gastrointestinal Tract.- 3. Colonization Resistance.- 4. Perturbation of the Gut Ecosystem.- 5. Consequences of an Immature Microbiota.- 6. Immune Mechanisms.- 7. Adaptation to the Ecosystem: Important Determinants of Microbial Pathogenicity.- 8. Behaviorism in the Intestinal Tract: The Importance of What Organisms Do Rather Than What They Are.- 9. Man versus Mouse: The Relevance of Current Concepts of Intestinal Ecology.- 10. Manipulation of the Intestinal Ecosystem.- 11. Conclusion.- References.- 4 Ecological Constraints on Nitrogen Fixation in Agricultural Ecosystems.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Rhizobium Inoculum.- 3. Establishment of Rhizobium.- 4. Survival of in Soil.- 5. Biological Stresses on Rhizobium.- 6. Abiotic Stresses on Rhizobium.- 7. Limitations on Nitrogen Fixation by Cyanobacteria.- 8. Conclusion.- References.- 5 Ecological Aspects of Heavy Metal Responses in Microorganisms.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Effects of Heavy Metals on Microbial Communities.- 3. Effects of Heavy Metals on Microbially Mediated Processes.- 4. Effects of Heavy Metals on Various Interactions.- 5. Common Problems.- 6. Future Prospects.- References.- 6 Ecology of Microbial Cellulose Degradation.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Structure of Cellulose.- 3. Cellulolytic Microorganisms.- 4. Interaction among Microorganisms in Ecological Systems.- 5. Conclusion.- References.

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