The Marine Microbiome: An Untapped Source of Biodiversity and Biotechnological Potential

Author:   Lucas J. Stal ,  Mariana Silvia Cretoiu
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
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9783319814186


Pages:   498
Publication Date:   30 May 2018
Format:   Paperback
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This book describes the state-of-the-art concerning the ‘marine microbiome’ and its uses in biotechnology. The first part discusses the diversity and ecology of marine microorganisms and viruses, including all three domains of life: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. It discusses whether marine microorganisms exist and, if so, why they might be unique. The second part presents selected marine habitats, their inhabitants and how they influence biogeochemical cycles, while the third discusses the utilization of marine microbial resources, including legal aspects, dissemination, and public awareness. The marine microbiome is the total of microorganisms and viruses in the ocean and seas and in any connected environment, including the seafloor and marine animals and plants. The diversity of microbial life remains unquantified and largely unknown, and could represent a hidden treasure for human society. Accordingly, this book is also intended to connect academics and industry, providing essential information for microbiologists from both fields. 

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Author:   Lucas J. Stal ,  Mariana Silvia Cretoiu
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   7.664kg
ISBN:  

9783319814186


ISBN 10:   3319814184
Pages:   498
Publication Date:   30 May 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

What is so special about marine microorganisms? Introduction to the marine microbiome – from diversity to biotechnological potential.- Marine Bacteria and Archaea: diversity, adaptations, and culturability.- Phototrophic microorganisms: the basis of the marine food web.- Marine fungi.- Marine viruses.- Biogeography of Marine Microorganisms.- The euphotic realm.- Exploring the microbiology of the deep sea.- Extreme marine environments (brines, seeps, and smokers).- Coastal sediments: Transition from land to sea.- Photosymbiosis in marine pelagic environments.- Marine microbial systems ecology: microbial networks in the sea.- Screening microorganisms for bioactive compounds.- Metagenomics as a tool for biodiscovery and enhanced production of marine bioactives.- New approaches for bringing the uncultured into culture.- Bringing new products from marine microorganisms to the market.- Marine Genetic Resources and the Access and Benefit-Sharing Legal Framework.- Outreach of the unseen majority.

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Prof. Dr. Lucas J. Stal and Dr. Mariana Silvia Cretoiu NIOZ Royal Institute for Sea Research Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry and Utrecht University and University of Amsterdam Yersseke, The Netherlands

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