Introduction to Geomicrobiology

Introduction to Geomicrobiology is a timely and comprehensive overview of how microbial life has affected Earth's environment through time. The book covers the following topics:how microorganisms are classified, the physical constraints governing their growth, molecular approaches to studying phylogenetic diversity, and life in extreme environmentsenergetics, microbial metabolic capabilities, and major biogeochemical pathwaysthe chemical reactivity of the cell surface, metal sorption, and the microbial role in contaminant transport and bioremediation/biorecoverymicrobiological mineral formation and fossilizationthe function of microorganisms in mineral dissolution and oxidation, and the industrial and environmental ramifications of these processesthe role of microorganisms in elemental cycling, including biofilms, microbialites, and during sediment diagenesisBased on concepts from the earlier chapters, the book concludes with a synopsis of the events that led to the emergence of life, evolution of metabolic processes, and the diversification of the biosphere.Konhauser, Kurt is the author of 'Introduction to Geomicrobiology', published 2006 under ISBN 9781405141642 and ISBN 1405141646.