ABSTRACT

This book correlates the vast genetic diversity associated with environmental samples and still underexploited potential for the development of biotechnology products. The book points out the potential of different types of environmental samples. It presents the main characteristics of microbial diversity, the main approaches used for molecular characterization of the diversity, and practical examples of application of the exploration of the microbial diversity. It presents a not-yet-explored structure for discussing the main topics related to molecular biology of environmental prokaryotes and their biotechnological applications.

part |2 pages

SECTION I Fundamentals

chapter 2|20 pages

Terrestrial Microbial Diversity

chapter 3|30 pages

Marine Microbial Diversity

chapter 4|40 pages

The Diversity of Microbial Extremophiles

chapter 5|20 pages

Symbiosis

chapter 6|30 pages

Microbial Signaling

part |2 pages

SECTION III Applications

chapter 12|10 pages

Microbial Biofuels: Potential and Challenges

chapter 13|32 pages

Microbial Natural Products

chapter 14|14 pages

Bioremediation