Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 4th Edition

Manual of Environmental Microbiology, Fourth Edition, edited by Marylynn V. Yates, is a comprehensive reference covering the roles of microorganisms across natural and human-made environments. Published by ASM Press, this extensively revised edition provides broad coverage of environmental microbiology, with particular attention to microorganisms in air, water, and soil and their effects on human health and environmental welfare.

The book brings together contributions from recognized experts in environmental microbiology and organizes the material into 18 sections covering general methodologies, environmental public health microbiology, microbial ecology, biodegradation, and biotransformation. It is designed as both a reference for professionals and a valuable resource for students and researchers working across environmental and applied microbiology.

About the Book

Environmental microbiology examines how microorganisms interact with and influence the environments in which they live. This edition provides a broad foundation for understanding microbial presence, activity, ecology, and environmental applications.

General Methodologies

The manual summarizes methodologies used to investigate microorganisms in different environmental settings. It also incorporates developments in approaches for studying microbial presence and activity in both natural and artificial environments.

Environmental Public Health Microbiology

The book explores the relationship between environmental microorganisms and human health, providing useful information for readers interested in microbial risks, environmental health, and the management of microorganisms in environmental systems.

Microbial Ecology

A major part of environmental microbiology is understanding how microorganisms interact with their surroundings and with other organisms. The microbial ecology sections provide a foundation for studying these relationships across different environments.

Biodegradation and Biotransformation

The manual also addresses microbial roles in biodegradation and biotransformation, highlighting the importance of microorganisms in environmental processes and biotechnology.

Microbial Risk Assessment and Source Tracking

The fourth edition introduces new sections devoted to microbial risk assessment, quality control, and microbial source tracking. These additions expand the practical scope of the manual and address important tools used in environmental microbiology.

Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Applications

The information presented throughout the book is relevant to areas such as water and wastewater treatment, environmental engineering, biotechnology, and the study of environmentally associated diseases.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Environmental microbiologists
• Microbial ecologists
• Environmental engineers
• Microbiology and environmental science students
• Researchers studying microorganisms in air, water, and soil
• Professionals working in water and wastewater treatment
• Scientists involved in environmental biotechnology
• Readers interested in environmental impacts on human health

Final Thoughts

Manual of Environmental Microbiology, Fourth Edition provides a wide-ranging reference for understanding microorganisms and their activities throughout environmental systems. With updated methodologies, environmental public health coverage, microbial ecology, risk assessment, source tracking, biodegradation, and biotransformation, it serves as a valuable resource for both academic study and professional reference.

Book Information

Title: Manual of Environmental Microbiology
Author/Editor: Marylynn V. Yates
Publisher: ASM Press
Publication Date: May 17, 2016
Edition: 4th
Language: English
Print Length: 1088 pages
ASIN: 1555816029
ISBN-10: 9781555816025
ISBN-13: 978-1555816025
Subjects: Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Soil Microbiology, Water Microbiology, Microbial Risk Assessment, Microbial Source Tracking, Biodegradation, Biotransformation, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology

Manual of Environmental Microbiology, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive reference for studying microorganisms, environmental microbial processes, public health, ecology, and applied environmental microbiology.