Environmental microbiology

Content: 
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Page xvii, Ian Pepper, Charles Gerba, Terry Gentry
The Authors, Page xix
Contributing Authors, Pages xxi-xxii
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Environmental Microbiology, Pages 3-8, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 2 - Microorganisms Found in the Environment, Pages 9-36, Ian L. Pepper, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 3 - Bacterial Growth, Pages 37-56, Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 4 - Earth Environments, Pages 59-88, Ian L. Pepper, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 5 - Aeromicrobiology, Pages 89-110, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 6 - Aquatic Environments, Pages 111-138, Virginia I. Rich, Raina M. Maier
Chapter 7 - Extreme Environments, Pages 139-153, Raina M. Maier, Julia W. Neilson
Chapter 8 - Environmental Sample Collection and Processing, Pages 157-175, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 9 - Microscopic Techniques, Pages 177-193, Timberley M. Roane, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 10 - Cultural Methods, Pages 195-212, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 11 - Physiological Methods, Pages 213-243, Raina M. Maier, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 12 - Immunological Methods, Pages 245-269, Hye-Weon Yu, Marilyn J. Halonen, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 13 - Nucleic Acid-Based Methods of Analysis, Pages 271-305, Emily B. Hollister, John P. Brooks, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 14 - Microbial Source Tracking, Pages 309-317, Channah Rock, Berenise Rivera, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 15 - Microbial Transport in the Subsurface, Pages 319-337, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper, Deborah T. Newby
Chapter 16 - Biogeochemical Cycling, Pages 339-373, Raina M. Maier
Chapter 17 - Microorganisms and Organic Pollutants, Pages 377-413, Raina M. Maier, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 18 - Microorganisms and Metal Pollutants, Pages 415-439, Timberley M. Roane, Ian L. Pepper, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 19 - Microbial Diversity and Interactions in Natural Ecosystems, Pages 441-460, Terry J. Gentry, Ian L. Pepper, Leland S. Pierson III
Chapter 20 - Microbial Communication: Bacteria/Bacteria and Bacteria/Host, Pages 461-481, Leland S. Pierson III, Raina M. Maier, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 21 - Bioinformation and ’Omic Approaches for Characterization of Environmental Microorganisms, Pages 483-505, Emily B. Hollister, John P. Brooks, Terry J. Gentry
Chapter 22 - Environmentally Transmitted Pathogens, Pages 509-550, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 23 - Indicator Microorganisms, Pages 551-564, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 24 - Risk Assessment, Pages 565-579, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 25 - Municipal Wastewater Treatment, Pages 583-606, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 26 - Land Application of Organic Residuals: Municipal Biosolids and Animal Manures, Pages 607-621, John P. Brooks, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 27 - Recycled Water Treatment and Reuse, Pages 623-632, Channah Rock, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 28 - Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution, Pages 633-643, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 29 - Disinfection, Pages 645-662, Charles P. Gerba
Chapter 30 - Domestic and Indoor Microbiology, Pages 665-675, Charles P. Gerba, Ian L. Pepper
Chapter 31 - Global Emerging Microbial Issues in the Anthropocene Era, Pages 677-688, Ian L. Pepper, Charles P. Gerba, Terry J. Gentry
Index, Pages 689-705