Description
Book SynopsisThis fully revised comprehensive introductory text provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology and illustrates the remarkable diversity of microbial life by devoting a chapter to each of the main taxonomic groupings.
Table of ContentsPreface to Second Edition vii
Preface to First Edition ix
Acknowledgements xi
About the Companion Website xiii
I Introduction
1 Microbiology: What, Why and How? 3
2 Biochemical Principles 19
3 Cell Structure and Organisation 53
II Microbial Nutrition, Growth and Metabolism
4 Microbial Nutrition and Cultivation 83
5 Microbial Growth 97
6 Microbial Metabolism 115
III Microbial Diversity
7 Prokaryote Diversity 171
8 The Fungi 203
9 The Protista 217
10 Viruses 243
IV Microbial Genetics
11 Microbial Genetics 271
12 Microorganisms in Genetic Engineering 319
V Microorganisms in the Environment
13 Microbial Associations 345
14 Microorganisms in the Environment 357
VI Medical Microbiology
15 Human Microbial Diseases 375
16 The Control of Microorganisms 403
17 Antimicrobial Agents 419
VII Microorganisms in Industry
18 Industrial and Food Microbiology 449
Glossary 467
Further Reading 485
Index 491
