| Organohalide-Respiring Bacteria Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Adrian, Lorenz (Editor), Löffler, Frank E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3662570440 ISBN-13: 9783662570449 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Bacteriology - Science | Biotechnology - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 579.3 |
| Physical Information: 1.29" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.95 lbs) 632 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book summarizes the current state of knowledge concerning bacteria that use halogenated organic compounds as respiratory electron acceptors. The discovery of organohalide-respiring bacteria has expanded the range of electron acceptors used for energy conservation, and serves as a prime example of how scientific discoveries are enabling innovative engineering solutions that have transformed remediation practice. Individual chapters provide in-depth background information on the discovery, isolation, phylogeny, biochemistry, genomic features, and ecology of individual organohalide-respiring genera, including Dehalococcoides, Dehalogenimonas, Dehalobacter, Desulfitobacterium and Sulfurospirillum, as well as organohalide-respiring members of the Deltaproteobacteria. The book introduces readers to the fascinating biology of organohalide-respiring bacteria, offering a valuable resource for students, engineers and practitioners alike. |