ABSTRACT

Handbook of Methods in Aquatic Microbial Ecology is the first comprehensive compilation of 85 fundamental methods in modern aquatic microbial ecology. Each method is presented in a detailed, step-by-step format that allows readers to adopt new methods with little difficulty. The methods represent the state of the art, and many have become standard procedures in microbial research and environmental assessment. The book also presents practical advice on how to apply the methods. It will be an indispensable reference for marine and freshwater research laboratories, environmental assessment laboratories, and industrial research labs concerned with microbial measurements in water.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

section I|108 pages

Isolation of Living Cells

section II|186 pages

Identification, Enumeration, and Diversity

section III|94 pages

Biomass

section IV|192 pages

Activity, Respiration, and Growth

section V|74 pages

Organic Matter Decomposition and Nutrient Regeneration

section VI|93 pages

Food Webs and Trophic Interactions