Microbial Ecology of the Oceans (Wiley Series in Ecological and Applied Microbiology)

Content: Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview (pages 1–26): David L. KirchmanChapter 2 Understanding Roles of Microbes in Marine Pelagic Food Webs: A Brief History (pages 27–44): Evelyn Sherr and Barry SherrChapter 3 Bacterial and Archaeal Community Structure and its Patterns (pages 45–90): Jed A. Fuhrman and Ake HagstromChapter 4 Genomics and Metagenomics of Marine Prokaryotes (pages 91–129): Mary Ann MoranChapter 5 Photoheterotrophic Marine Prokaryotes (pages 131–157): Oded Beja and Marcelino T. SuzukiChapter 6 Ecology and Diversity of Picoeukaryotes (pages 159–205): Alexandra Z. Worden and Fabrice NotChapter 7 Organic Matter–Bacteria Interactions in Seawater (pages 207–241): Toshi NagataChapter 8 Physiological Structure and Single?Cell Activity in Marine Bacterioplankton (pages 243–298): Paul A. del Giorgio and Josep M. GasolChapter 9 Heterotrophic Bacterial Respiration (pages 299–334): Carol RobinsonChapter 10 Resource Control of Bacterial Dynamics in the Sea (pages 335–382): Matthew J. ChurchChapter 11 Protistan Grazing on Marine Bacterioplankton (pages 383–441): Klaus Jurgens and Ramon MassanaChapter 12 Marine Viruses: Community Dynamics, Diversity and Impact on Microbial Processes (pages 443–479): Mya Breitbart, Mathias Middelboe and Forest RohwerChapter 13 Molecular Ecological Aspects of Nitrogen Fixation in the Marine Environment (pages 481–525): Jonathan P. Zehr and Hans W. PaerlChapter 14 Nitrogen Cycling in Sediments (pages 527–568): Bo Thamdrup and Tage Dalsgaard 'I would strongly recommend it for library purchase and the reading list of advanced students in this field.'—Microbiology Today, May 2009 Nearly a decade since its landmark publication, this book has been thoroughly revised in this valuable new edition Like the successful first edition, Microbial Ecology of the Oceans, Second Edition is unique and fills a void in the rapidly growing fields of marine microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial oceanography. Here, a carefully selected team of international experts explores issues of enduring importance to microbial ecologists, including: Genomes and metagenomes of marine microbes Microbial evolution, as revealed by molecular techniques Microbes in carbon budgets and cycles Viruses and grazers of bacteria Microbes and N cycle reactions in sediments The role of microbes in food web dynamics Biogeochemical cycles in the ocean In addition to drawing on the long history of microbiology, the contributors also include discussions of the latest advances in biological and chemical oceanography to examine the role of microbes and viruses in the oceans. Richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings, and complemented with a comprehensive list of additional reading for each chapter, this important new edition provides readers with current information in the fields of marine microbiology and microbial ecology. It is designed for students and researchers in biological and chemical oceanography, geochemistry, marine chemistry, freshwater ecology, and general microbiology. It is also appropriate for professionals and advanced students in related fields. I Would Strongly Recommend It For Library Purchase And The Reading List Of Advanced Students In This Field. —microbiology Today, May 2009 Nearly A Decade Since Its Landmark Publication, This Book Has Been Thoroughly Revised In This Valuable New Edition Like The Successful First Edition, Microbial Ecology Of The Oceans, Second Edition Is Unique And Fills A Void In The Rapidly Growing Fields Of Marine Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, And Microbial Oceanography. Here, A Carefully Selected Team Of International Experts Explores Issues Of Enduring Importance To Microbial Ecologists, Including: Genomes And Metagenomes Of Marine Microbes Microbial Evolution, As Revealed By Molecular Techniques Microbes In Carbon Budgets And Cycles Viruses And Grazers Of Bacteria Microbes And N Cycle Reactions In Sediments The Role Of Microbes In Food Web Dynamics Biogeochemical Cycles In The Ocean In Addition To Drawing On The Long History Of Microbiology, The Contributors Also Include Discussions Of The Latest Advances In Biological And Chemical Oceanography To Examine The Role Of Microbes And Viruses In The Oceans. Richly Illustrated With Black-and-white Photographs And Drawings, And Complemented With A Comprehensive List Of Additional Reading For Each Chapter, This Important New Edition Provides Readers With Current Information In The Fields Of Marine Microbiology And Microbial Ecology. It Is Designed For Students And Researchers In Biological And Chemical Oceanography, Geochemistry, Marine Chemistry, Freshwater Ecology, And General Microbiology. It Is Also Appropriate For Professionals And Advanced Students In Related Fields. Introduction And Overview / David L. Kirchman -- Understanding Roles Of Microbes In Marine Pelagic Food Webs : A Brief History / Evelyn Sherr And Barry Sherr -- Bacterial And Archaeal Community Structure And Its Patterns / Jed A. Fuhrman And Åke Hagström -- Genomics And Metagenomics Of Marine Prokaryotes / Mary Ann Moran -- Photoheterotrophic Marine Prokaryotes / Oded Béjà And Marcelino T. Suzuki -- Ecology And Diversity Of Picoeukaryotes / Alexandra Z. Worden And Fabrice Not -- Organic Matter-bacteria Interactions In Seawater / Toshi Nagata -- Physiological Structure And Single-cell Activity In Marine Bacterioplankton / Paul A. Del Giorgio And Josep M. Gasol -- Heterotrophic Bacterial Respiration / Carol Robinson -- Resource Control Of Bacterial Dynamics In The Sea / Matthew J. Church -- Protistan Grazing On Marine Bacterioplankton / Klaus Jürgens And Ramon Massana -- Marine Viruses : Community Dynamics, Diversity, And Impact On Microbial Processes / Mya Breitbart, Mathias Middelboe, And Forest Rohwer -- Molecular Ecological Aspects Of Nitrogen Fixation In The Marine Environment / Jonathan P. Zehr And Hans W. Paerl -- Nitrogen Cycling In Sediments / Bo Thamdrup And Tage Dalsgaard. [edited By] David L. Kirchman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Content: Introduction and overview / David L. Kirchman -- Understanding roles of microbes in marine pelagic food webs : a brief history / Evelyn Sherr and Barry Sherr -- Bacterial and archaeal community structure and its patterns / Jed A. Fuhrman and Åke Hagström -- Genomics and metagenomics of marine prokaryotes / Mary Ann Moran -- Photoheterotrophic marine prokaryotes / Oded Béjà and Marcelino T. Suzuki -- Ecology and diversity of picoeukaryotes / Alexandra Z. Worden and Fabrice Not -- Organic matter-bacteria interactions in seawater / Toshi Nagata -- Physiological structure and single-cell activity in marine bacterioplankton / Paul A. del Giorgio and Josep M. Gasol -- Heterotrophic bacterial respiration / Carol Robinson -- Resource control of bacterial dynamics in the sea / Matthew J. Church -- Protistan grazing on marine bacterioplankton / Klaus Jürgens and Ramon Massana -- Marine viruses : community dynamics, diversity, and impact on microbial processes / Mya Breitbart, Mathias Middelboe, and Forest Rohwer -- Molecular ecological aspects of nitrogen fixation in the marine environment / Jonathan P. Zehr and Hans W. Paerl -- Nitrogen cycling in sediments / Bo Thamdrup and Tage Dalsgaard. In addition to drawing on the rich history of microbiology, the book includes discussion of the latest advances in biological and chemical oceanography and limnology to examine the role of marine microbes and viruses in the oceans. It explores the diverse collection of microbes (and viruses) found in the oceans and describes many of the processes mediated by these microbes in aquatic environments The title, Microbial Ecology of the Oceans could be used for several different books on marine microbes and their interactions with the marine environment.