CRC Handbook of Laboratory Model Systems for Microbial Ecosystems, Volume 2

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CRC Press, Oct 31, 1988 - Medical - 288 pages
These volumes present the main classes of useful laboratory model systems used to study microbial ecosystems, with emphasis on the practical details for the use of each model. The most commonly used model, the homogeneous fermenter, is featured along with linked homogeneous culture systems, film fermenters, and percolating columns. Additionally, gel-stabilized culture systems which incorporate molecular diffusion as their main solute transfer mechanism and the microbial colony are explained. Chapters comparing model systems with "microcosms" are included, along with discussions of the value of computer models in microbial ecosystem research. Highlighted is a global discussion of the value of laboratory models in microbial ecology.

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Contents

Volume
1
Experimental Models in the Study of Soil Microbiology
51
The Perfilev Convectional Flow Technique for Modeling Stratified Natural Aquatic
99
Chapter 5
109
Chapter 6
141
Chapter 7
177
Chapter 8
235
Index
253
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