Microbial Versatility in Varied Environments
Singh, Raghvendra Pratap / Wei, Yunlin / Maurya, Indresh Kumar / Manchanda, Geetanjali
The book compiles the latest studies on microorganisms thriving in extreme conditions. Microbes have been found in extremely high and low temperatures, highly acidic to saline conditions, from deserts to the Dead sea, from hot-springs to underwater hydrothermal vents- the diversity is incredible. The various chapters highlight the microbial life and describe the mechanisms of tolerance to these harsh conditions, and show how an understanding o...
