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Environmental Microbiology of Aquatic and Waste Systems

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  • © 2011

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Authors:
  1. Nduka Okafor

    1. , Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, USA

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  • Will appeal to a wide range of disciplines needing a grounding in aquatic microbiology
  • Presents the ideas in the coherent and unified manner required in undergraduate texts
  • Fills a gap in the literature by focusing on the basics

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  3. Biological Aspects of Microorganisms in Aquatic Environments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 31-31
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    2. Aspects of the Molecular Biology of Microorganisms of Relevance to the Aquatic Environment

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 33-45

    3. Taxonomy, Physiology, and Ecology of Aquatic Microorganisms

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 47-107

  4. The Ecology of Microorganisms in Natural Waters

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
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    2. Ecology of Microorganisms in Freshwater

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 111-122

    3. Ecology of Microorganisms in Saline Waters (Seas and Oceans)

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 123-148

  5. Pollution and Purification of, and Disease Transmission in, Water

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 149-149
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    2. Pollution of Aquatic Systems: Pollution Through Eutrophication, Fecal Materials, and Oil Spills

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 151-187

    3. Disease Transmission in Water

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 189-214

    4. Municipal Purification of Water

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 215-245

  6. Waste Disposal in Aquatic and Solid Media

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 247-247
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    2. Waste Disposal in the Aqueous Medium: Sewage Disposal

      • Nduka Okafor
      Pages 249-273

    3. The Disposal of Municipal Solid Wastes

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      Pages 275-303

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 305-307
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About this book

This book places the main actors in environmental microbiology, namely the microorganisms, on center stage. Using the modern approach of 16S ribosomal RNA, the book looks at the taxonomy of marine and freshwater bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses, and the smaller aquatic animals such as nematodes and rotifers, as well as at the study of unculturable aquatic microorganisms (metagenomics). The peculiarities of water as an environment for microbial growth, and the influence of aquatic microorganisms on global climate and global recycling of nitrogen and sulphur are also examined. The pollution of water is explored in the context of self-purification of natural waters. Modern municipal water purification and disease transmission through water are discussed. Alternative methods for solid waste disposal are related to the economic capability of a society. Viruses are given special attention. By focusing on the basics, this primer will appeal across a wide range of disciplines.

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“The author explores the environmental systems and links them with the ecology of microorganisms. … Each of the well-written topics presented contains current and practical information. The book is based on a course taught by the author; therefore, it is useful for both undergraduates and beginning graduate students in microbiology, public health, aquatic science, and civil/environmental engineering. The work is also valuable for practitioners lacking microbiology or biology backgrounds … . Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (M. E. Lenczewski, Choice, Vol. 49 (7), March, 2012)

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  • , Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, USA

    Nduka Okafor

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