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Preface. <p>Copyright Acknowledgements.</p> <p>1. Microbial Diversity and Freashwater Ecosystems.</p> <p>2. Freshwater Environments: The Influence of Physico-Chemical Conditions on Microbial Communities.</p> <p>3. Algae: The Major Microbial Biomass in Freshwater Systems.</p> <p>4. Competition for Light.</p> <p>5. Inorganic Nutrients: Uptake and Cycling in Freshwater Systems.</p> <p>6. Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in Freshwater Systems.</p> <p>7. Viruses: Major Parasites in the Freshwater Environment.</p> <p>8. Fungi and Fungal-like Organisms: Aquatic Biota with a Mycelial Growth Form.</p> <p>9. Grazing Activities in the Freshwater Environment: The Role of Protozoa and Invertebrates.</p> <p>10. Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High Nutrient Levels.</p> <p>Glossary.</p> <p>References.</p> <p>Index.</p>

"The wide-ranging coverage of this book makes it useful as a reference for researchers and students and also as a possible textbook." (<i>E-STREAMS</i>, May 2006) <p>"...diagrams are clear and relevant, tables are informative. The bibliography is substantial..." (<i>Times Higher Education Supplement</i>, 24th Feb 2006)</p> <p>"…a valuable addition to the literature on aquatic microbiology…an excellent textbook for all students who have an interest in this exciting field…of value to scientists who conduct research on aquatic microorganisms…" (<i>Microbe</i>, January 2006)</p> <p>"…a clear treatment of the ecological aspects surrounding the study of freshwater microbial systems…" (<i>Journal of Natural Products</i>, October 2005)</p> <p>"Sigee...has combined the multiple biological disciplines...to give a well-rounded understanding of freshwater microbiology." (<i>CHOICE</i>, September 2005)</p> <p>"At long last we have a book that treats 'freshwater microbiology' in its entirety...this will make an excellent general reference work." (<i>Microbiology Today</i>, 31st July 2005)</p>

<p><b>David C. Sigee</b>, University of Manchester, UK.</p>

<i>Freshwater Microbiology</i> presents a broad overview of the biodiversity and interactions of microorganisms within a wide range of freshwater environments including lakes, rivers, wetlands, snowfields, aquifers and various extreme situations. The book offers a novel perspective on aquatic systems in considering freshwater biology from a microbial viewpoint and including separate chapters on algae, bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa within a single volume. Both applied and theoretical aspects of freshwater biology are presented concisely with numerous case studies, figures and tables throughout the book. <ul> <li>A detailed overview of all groups of microorganisms within the freshwater environment.</li> <li>Integrates classical concepts of ecology with recent developments in cell and molecular biology.</li> <li>Considers freshwater microbiology from a global perspective.</li> <li>Includes case studies and numerous figures and tables.</li> </ul> <p>Written by an author with many years teaching and research experience, <i>Freshwater Microbiology</i> will prove invaluable to students and researchers in the fields of freshwater biology, algology, microbiology, environmental biology and conservation ecology.</p>

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