Geomicrobiology
Editors
S.K. Jain, A.A. Khan and M.K. Rai
ISBN 978-1-57808-665-8/ May 2010/ ca.320 pages, hc/ US $ 119.95

About the Book

Geomicrobiology is a combination of geology and microbiology, which includes the study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment, such as in sedimentary rocks. This is a new and rapidly-developing field that has led in the past decade to a radically-revised view of the diversity and activity of microbial life on Earth. Geomicrobiology examines the role that microbes have played in the past and are currently playing in a number of fundamental geological processes.

The present book is of great importance for researchers working in the field of microbiology, biotechnology, geology and environmental biotechnology. It can be a major reference book for students as well as researchers.

Contents

  • Microbe–Mineral Interactions: Cave Geomicrobiology: Kathleen H. Lavoie, Diana E. Northup and Hazel A. Barton
  •  Deep-sea Piezophilic Bacteria: Geomicrobiology and Biotechnology: Jiasong Fang and Chiaki Kato
  •  Chalcopyrite Bioleaching: The Changing Face of Copper Treatment: Todd J. Harvey
  •  Mineral biotechnology of sulphides: Ata Akcil and Haci Deveci
  •  Petroleum Geomicrobiology: Elijah Ohimain
  •  Bio/geomarkers and mineralizing hydrothermal settings: Selected Earth analogs, microbiological ecosystems and astrobiological potential: J. Martínez-Frías, E. Lázaro and A. Esteve
  •  Spirulina Biotechnology: Hiren Doshi, A. Ray and I.L. Kothari
  •  Extant analogues of the microbial origins of life: Brendan, P. Burns, Falicia Goh, Michelle A. Allen, Rachael Shi and Brett A. Neilan
  •  Biodeterioration of archaeological monuments and approach for restoration: Preeti Bhatnagar, A.A. Khan, S.K. Jain and M.K. Rai   



  
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