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Encyclopedia of Microbiology

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Publisher:Elsevier S & T
Print ISBN:9780128117361
eText ISBN:9780128117378
Edition:4
Copyright:2019
Format:Page Fidelity

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Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set gathers both basic and applied dimensions in this dynamic field that includes virtually all environments on Earth. This range attracts a growing number of cross-disciplinary studies, which the encyclopedia makes available to readers from diverse educational backgrounds. The new edition builds on the solid foundation established in earlier versions, adding new material that reflects recent advances in the field. New focus areas include `Animal and Plant Microbiomes’ and ‘Global Impact of Microbes`. The thematic organization of the work allows users to focus on specific areas, e.g., for didactical purposes, while also browsing for topics in different areas.

  • Offers an up-to-date and authoritative resource that covers the entire field of microbiology, from basic principles, to applied technologies
  • Provides an organic overview that is useful to academic teachers and scientists from different backgrounds
  • Includes chapters that are enriched with figures and graphs, and that can be easily consulted in isolation to find fundamental definitions and concepts