Acid Stress and Aquatic Microbial Interactions / Edition 1

by Salem Rao

Overview

This volume presents information and techniques which are at the leading edge of microbial acid rain research and addresses a number of topical and important issues of global concern. Topics discussed include microbial responses to low pH and biogeochemical processes. Cycling of organic matter, microbial interactions with higher forms of biota, and the factors affecting these processes and interactions are described. This book is of special interest to researchers and those involved in management of acid - stressed waters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849351686
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/1989
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Microbes, Sediments, and Acidified Water: The Importance of Biological Buffering. Effects of Lake Acidification on Microbial Populations and Processes. Biogeochemical Cycling of Organic Matter in Acidic Environments: Are Microbial Degradative Processes Adapted to low pH? Microbial Biogeochemical Processes in a Naturally Acidic Wetland, The Okefenokee Swamp. Sulfur Biogeochemistry of an Acidic Lake in the Adirondack Region of New York. Epilithic Microbial Populations and Leaf Decomposition in Acid Stressed Streams. Algal Assemblages in Acid Stressed Lakes with Particular Emphasis on Diatoms and Chrysophytes. Diatom Stratigraphy in Acid Stressed Lakes in The Netherlands, Canada, and China. Protozoan Bacterivory in Acidified Waters: Methods of Analysis and the Effect of pH. Index. Highlights:

Editorial Reviews

During the last 20 years emphasis has been on acquiring an understanding of the interrelationships between microbial communities and environments experiencing acid stress. This volume presents information and techniques which are at the forefront of microbial acid rain research and addresses issues that include: microbial response to low pH, biogeochemical processes, cycling of organic matter, microbial interactions with higher forms of biota, and the factors affecting the above processes and interactions. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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