Wageningen UR Library Catalogue


Record number 1928834
Title Polar microbiology : the ecology, biodiversity and bioremediation potential of microorganisms in extremely cold environments  »   Show more
ed. by Asim K. Bej, Jackie Aislabie, Ronald M. Atlas
Author(s) Bej, A.K. ; Aislabie, J.
Publisher Boca Raton, FL [etc.] : CRC
Publication year cop. 2010
Description XI, 402 p ill
ISBN 1420083848; 9781420083842
Keyword(s) microorganisms / polar regions / microbiology / ecology / biodiversity / cold / biodegradation / antarctica
Category Microbiology (General) / Ecology (General)
Publication type Monograph
Language en
About This book examines the diversity of polar microorganisms and their ability to degrade petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants in polar terrestrial and aquatic environments. Providing a perspective of these microorganisms in extremely cold temperatures, the book focuses on their taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, population structure, bioremediation potential, and potential for biotechnology applications.
Availability FORUM ; BOOKS ; 112-A/2010-02
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