Advances in applied microbiology. v. 60 / edited by Allen I. Laskin, Sima Sariaslani, Geoffrey M. Gadd. — Amsterdam : Elsevier Academic Press, 2006. – (58.69/A244/v.60)

Contents

    CONTENTS
    
    Microbial Biocatalytic Processes and Their Development
    I. Introduction
    II. Rationale for the Use of Microbial Biocatalysts
    III. Mode of Operation
    IV. Conversions Particularly Suited to Microbial Biocatalysts
    V. Processing Considerations for the Application of Microbial Biocatalysts
    VI. Bioprocess Development
    VII. Future Outlook
    VIII. Concluding Remarks
    References
    Occurrence and Biocatalytic Potential of Carbohydrate Oxidases
    I. Introduction
    II. Physiological Role and Catalytic Properties
    III. Biocatalytical Applications
    IV. Conclusions and Future Prospects
    References
    Microbial Interactions with Humic Substances
    I. Introduction
    II. Source and Chemistry of Humic Substances
    III. Interactions Between Humic Substances and Microorganisms
    IV. The Biochemistry of Microbial HS Reduction and Oxidation.
    V. Microbes， Contaminants， and HS: Remediation Promise， Remediation Concerns
    VI. Conclusions
    References
    Significance of Microbial Interactions in the Mycorrhizosphere
    I. Introduction
    II. The Mycorrhizosphere as a Soil Compartment
    III. The Physical and Chemical Environment of the Mycorrhizosphere
    IV. Interactions Between Microbes and Symbionts Prior to and During Mycorrhiza Formation
    V. Interactions Between Mycorrhizas and Free-Living Nonpathogenic Organisms
    VI. Pathogen Interactions with Mycorrhizas
    VII. Conclusions
    References
    Escherich and Escherichia
    HERBERT C. FRIEDMANN
    I. Introduction
    II. The Naming of Bacteria and the "Mystery" of "E."
    III. A Paradox: The Golden Age of Bacteriology， and Persistence of Noncontagious Notions of Transmissible Diseases
    IV. The Invention of the Word "Bacteriology" and the Rapid Rise of Bacteriology as a Distinct Discipline
    V. Theodor Escherich's Life
    VI. First Studies with Bacterium coli commune: Search for the Bacterial Cause of Infantile Diarrhea
    VII. Escherichia: Vagaries of a Name
    VIII. Escherich's Neglect of His Discovery of Campylobacter jejuni and of Some Other Bacteria
    IX. Extensive Studies with E. coli， Long Before the Advent of Molecular Biology
    X. Summary
    References
    INDEX
    CONTENTS OF PREVIOUS VOLUMES