Overview

Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology, one of the most comprehensive and authoritative works in the field of bacterial taxonomy, has been extensively revised in the form of a five volume Second Edition. Since the first edition was published in 1984, the field has undergone explosive growth, with over 2,200 new species and 390 new genera having been described. This new edition has been completely reorganized along phylogenetic lines to reflect the current state of prokaryotic taxonomy but still maintains the familiar layout of the First Edition. In addition to the detailed treatments, provided for all of the validly named and well-known species of prokaryotes, new ecological information and more extensive introductory chapters have been added. Use of the manual is aided by a system of cross referencing between the phylogenetic groups and the phenotypic groups used in the First Edition.

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Author:   David R. Boone ,  George M. Garrity ,  Richard W. Castenholz
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2nd ed. 2001
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   2.060kg
ISBN:  

9780387987712

ISBN 10:   0387987711
Pages:   722
Publication Date:   18 May 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

The History of Bergey’s Manual.- On Using the Manual.- Procaryotic Domains.- Classification of Procaryotic Organisms and the Concept of Bacterial Speciation.- Identification of Procaryotes.- Numerical Taxonomy.- Polyphasic Taxonomy.- Overview: A Phylogenetic Backbone and Taxonomic Framework for Procaryotic Systematics.- Nucleic Acid Probes and Their Application in Environmental Microbiology.- Bacterial Nomenclature.- Etymology in Nomenclature of Procaryotes.- Microbial Ecology—New Directions, New Importance.- Culture Collections: An Essential Resource for Microbiology.- Intellectual Property of Procaryotes.- The Road Map to the Manual.- Domain Archaea.- Phylum AI. Crenarchaeota phy. nov..- Phylum AII. Euryarchaeota phy. nov..- Domain Bacteria.- Phylum BI. Aquificae phy. nov..- Phylum BII. Thermotogae phy. nov..- Phylum BIII. Thermodesulfobacteria phy. nov..- Phylum BIV. “Deinococcus–Thermus”.- Phylum BV. Chrysiogenetes phy. nov..- Phylum BVI. Chloroflexi phy. nov..- Phylum BVII. Thermomicrobia phy. nov..- Phylum BVIII. Nitrospirae phy. nov..- Phylum BIX. Deferribacteres phy. nov..- Phylum BX. Cyanobacteria.- Phylum BXI. Chlorobi phy. nov..- Phylum BXIII. Firmicutes.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition: The second edition of this well respected set is in the process of being published. This review is based on volume 1 ... and there are 5 volumes expected for completion. Volume 1 contains a wealth of information, particularly in background material. ... Bergey's Manuals are well-known, authoritative works in the field of bacteriology. This new edition is no exception, and should be included in all academic libraries and collections supporting research in this field. (Teresa Bowden, E-Streams, Vol. 5 (10), October, 2002) At first glance, the first and second editions of the determinative Manual look reassuringly similar. ... More careful examination reveals a massive transformation; systematic bacteriology has changed for ever. ... Happily the changes are reflected in the growth of the introductory chapter ... . The reading of these generally well-written introductory chapters is essential for the proper understanding and use of the new edition. ... the manual has developed greatly, its standard of excellence remains unchallenged. (Max Sussmann, Microbiologist, Vol. 4 (1), 2003) The second edition of Bergey's Manual is finally arriving on our bookshelves and promises to be well worth the wait. ... The Second Edition continues the high reputation of earlier volumes in the delivery of the descriptions of taxa. ... One of the delights of the book is the extensive range of beautiful photomicrographs of obscure and bizarre microbial cells. This book is an essential purchase for the library and, given the reasonable price, well worth considering by the individual microbiologist ... . (Fergus Priest, Microbiology Today, Vol. 29, 2002)

From the reviews of the second edition: <p> The second edition of this well respected set is in the process of being published. This review is based on volume 1 a ] and there are 5 volumes expected for completion. Volume 1 contains a wealth of information, particularly in background material. a ] Bergeya (TM)s Manuals are well-known, authoritative works in the field of bacteriology. This new edition is no exception, and should be included in all academic libraries and collections supporting research in this field. (Teresa Bowden, E-Streams, Vol. 5 (10), October, 2002) <p> At first glance, the first and second editions of the determinative Manual look reassuringly similar. a ] More careful examination reveals a massive transformation; systematic bacteriology has changed for ever. a ] Happily the changes are reflected in the growth of the introductory chapter a ] . The reading of these generally well-written introductory chapters is essential for the proper understanding and use of the new edition. a ] the manual has developed greatly, its standard of excellence remains unchallenged. (Max Sussmann, Microbiologist, Vol. 4 (1), 2003) <p> The second edition of Bergeya (TM)s Manual is finally arriving on our bookshelves and promises to be well worth the wait. a ] The Second Edition continues the high reputation of earlier volumes in the delivery of the descriptions of taxa. a ] One of the delights of the book is the extensive range of beautiful photomicrographs of obscure and bizarre microbial cells. This book is an essential purchase for the library and, given the reasonable price, well worth considering by the individual microbiologist a ] . (Fergus Priest, Microbiology Today, Vol.29, 2002)

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