Freshwater microbiology : biodiversity and dynamic interactions of microorganisms in the aquatic environment

Reference type: Book

Author:

Sigee, D. C.

Year published: 2005

Full title:

Freshwater microbiology : biodiversity and dynamic interactions of microorganisms in the aquatic environment

Place published:

Chichester ; Hoboken, NJ

Publisher:

J. Wiley

ISBN/ISSN: 0471485284 (cloth : alk. paper)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [495]-516) and index Contents: Microbial diversity and freshwater ecosystems freshwater environments: the influence of physico-chemical conditions on microbial communities — Freshwater environments : the influence of physico-chemical conditions on microbial communities — Algae : the major microbial biomass in freshwater systems — Competition for light — Inorganic nutrients : uptake and cycling in freshwater systems — Bacteria : the main heterotrophic microorganisms in freshwater systems — Viruses : major parasites in the freshwater environment — Fungi and fungal-like organisms : aquatic biota with a mycelial growth form — Grazing activities in the freshwater environment : the role of protozoa and invertebrates — Eutrophication : the microbial response to high nutrient levels