Overview

The halophilic micro-organisms form a highly diverse group of organisms. They present the biochemist/physiologist with interesting questions on the strategies used to cope with high osmotic pressures exerted by hypersaline brines and often have a strong impact on the ecosystems in which they thrive. The first section of the book presents in-depth discussions of the taxonomy, cellular properties, metabolic diversity, pigments, ion metabolism and organic osmotic solutes, properties of halophilic proteins, genetics, and biotechnological uses of halophilic micro-organisms. It then goes on describes the occurrence and functioning of these organisms in the Great Salt Lake, the Dead Sea, solar saltern ponds, alkaline soda lakes, and other hypersaline environments worldwide.

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Author:   Aharon Oren
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2002 ed.
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.211kg
ISBN:  

9781402008290

ISBN 10:   1402008295
Pages:   575
Publication Date:   31 August 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

An Historical Survey.- Halophilic Microorganisms in their Natural Environment and in Culture — an Historical Introduction.- Halophilic Microorganisms And Their Properties.- Taxonomy of Halophilic Microorganisms: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eucarya.- The Cellular Structure of Halophilic Microorganisms.- Cellular Metabolism and Physiology of Hhalophilic Microorganisms.- Pigments of Halophilic Microorganisms.- Intracellular Salt Concentrations and Ion Metabolism in Halophilic Microorganisms.- Properties of Halophilic Proteins.- Organic Compatible Solutes.- Halophilic Bacteriophages and Halocins.- Genetics and Genomics of Halophilic Archaea and Bacteria.- Biotechnological Applications and Potentials of Halophilic Microorganisms.- Hypersaline Environments and Their Biota.- Great Salt Lake, Utah.- The Dead Sea.- Solar Salterns.- Alkaline Hypersaline Lakes in Africa and Asia.- Mono Lake, California, and Big Soda Lake, Nevada.- Miscellaneous Habitats of Halophilic Microorganisms — from Antarctctic Lakes to Hydrothermal Vents.- Epilogue.- Epilogue: Evolution of Halophiles and Survival of Halophiles on Earth and in Space.- Supplement.- Methods for Cultivation and Handling of Halophilic Archaea and Bacteria.

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