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Biochemistry of Microbial Degradation
Colin . Ed(S): Ratledge
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Paperback. Editor(s): Ratledge, Colin. Num Pages: 590 pages, 26 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 968.
Life on the planet depends on microbial activity. The recycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen, phosphate and all the other elements that constitute living matter are continuously in flux: microorganisms participate in key steps in these processes and without them life would cease within a few short years. The comparatively recent advent of man-made chemicals has now challenged the environment: where degradation does not occur, accumulation must perforce take place. Surprisingly though, even the most recalcitrant of molecules are gradually broken down and very few materials are truly impervious to microbial attack. Microorganisms, by their rapid growth rates, have the ... Read more
Life on the planet depends on microbial activity. The recycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen, phosphate and all the other elements that constitute living matter are continuously in flux: microorganisms participate in key steps in these processes and without them life would cease within a few short years. The comparatively recent advent of man-made chemicals has now challenged the environment: where degradation does not occur, accumulation must perforce take place. Surprisingly though, even the most recalcitrant of molecules are gradually broken down and very few materials are truly impervious to microbial attack. Microorganisms, by their rapid growth rates, have the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
590
Condition
New
Number of Pages
590
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401047388
SKU
V9789401047388
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