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The Desk Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition is a single-volume comprehensive guide to microbiology for the advanced reader. Derived from the six volume e-only Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Third Edition, it bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews. Covering topics ranging from the basic science of microbiology to the current ";hot"; topics in the field, it will be invaluable for obtaining background information on a broad range of microbiological topics, preparing lectures and preparing grant applications and reports.

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The most comprehensive single-volume source providing an overview of microbiology to non-specialists
Bridges the gap between introductory texts and specialized reviews.
Provides concise and general overviews of important topics within the field making it a helpful resource when preparing for lectures, writing reports, or drafting grant applications

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Microbiologists working in research, teaching, industry, and government.

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By Moselio Schaechter, San Diego State University, CA, USA

By topic

Structure

Cell membrane, prokaryotic
Cell Structure, Organization, Bacteria and Archaea
Chromosome, Bacterial
Flagella, Prokaryotic
Outer Membrane, Gram-Negative Bacteria
Peptidoglycan. (Murein)
Pili, Fimbriae
Crystalline Cell Surface Layers

Physiology

Adhesion, Microbial
Autotrophic CO2 Metabolism
Bioluminescence, Microbial
Cell Cycles and Division
Continuous Cultures (Chemostats)
Fermentation
Metabolism, Central (Intermediary)
Nutrition, Microbial
Photosynthesis: microbial
Posttranscriptional Regulation
Quorum-Sensing in Bacteria
Sensory Transduction in Bacteria
Stress, bacterial: General and Specific
Transcriptional Regulation
Transport, Solute
Development, Prokaryotic: Variety and Versatility
Chromosome Replication and Segregation
Chemotaxis
Growth Kinetics, Bacterial

Genetics

Conjugation, Bacterial
DNA Restriction and Modification
Plasmids, Bacterial
Transduction: Host DNA Transfer by Bacteriophages
Transposable Elements

Genomics and Evolution

DNA Sequencing and Genomics
Evolution, Theory and Experiments with Microorganisms
Horizontal gene transfer: Uptake of extracellular DNA by bacteria
Metagenomics

Ecology

Biofilms, microbial
Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
Marine Habitats
Ecology, Microbial

Pathogenesis and antimicrobials

Antibiotic Resistance
Emerging Infections
Exotoxins
Gastrointestinal Microbiology in the Normal Human Host
Lipopolysaccharides (endotoxins)
Plant Pathogens and Disease: general introduction
Vaccines, Viral
Food and Waterborne Illnesses

Symbiosis

Endosymbionts and Intracellular Parasites

Microbial Diversity

Actinobacteria
Agrobacterium and Plant Cell Transformation
Archaea (overview)
Bacillus subtilis
Caulobacter
Cyanobacteria
Escherichia coli
Opportunistic Human Gram Negative Anaerobes: Friend and Foe
Gram-Negative Opportunistic Anaerobes: Friends and Foes
Helicobacter pylori
Legionella, Bartonella, Haemophilus
Tuberculosis: Molecular Basis of Pathogenesis
Mycoplasma and Spiroplasma
Pseudomonas
Spirochetes
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Yeasts

Viruses (and Prions)

Bacteriophage – Overview
Hepatitis Viruses
Herpesviruses
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
Prions
Viroids/virusoids

Industrial Processes and Methodology

Amino Acid Production
Bioreactors
Ethanol
Metal Extraction and Biomining
Strain Improvement
Industrial Biotechnology, (Overview)

Bioterrorism

Biological Warfare
Forensic Microbiology