圖書名稱

Microbial Versatility in Varied Environments（Chapter 5 第五章）

內(nèi)容簡介：

The book compiles the latest studies on microorganisms thriving in extreme conditions. Microbes have been found in extremely high and low temperatures, highly acidic to saline conditions, from deserts to the Dead sea, from hot-springs to underwater hydrothermal vents- the diversity is incredible. The various chapters highlight the microbial life and describe the mechanisms of tolerance to these harsh conditions, and show how an understanding of these phenomena can help us exploit the microbes in biotechnology. The theme of the book is highly significant since life in these environments can give vital clues about the origin and evolution of life on earth, as a lot of these conditions simulate the environment present billions of years ago. Additionally, the study of adaptation and survival of organisms in such environments can be important for finding life on other planets.

This book shall be useful for students, researchers and course instructors interested in evolution, microbial adaptations and ecology in varied environments.

這本書匯編了關(guān)于微生物在極端條件下茁壯成長的最新研究。微生物在極高和極低的溫度、高酸性到鹽度的條件下被發(fā)現(xiàn)，從沙漠到死海，從溫泉到水下熱液噴口——多樣性令人難以置信。各個章節(jié)強調(diào)了微生物生命，描述了對這些惡劣條件的耐受機制，并展示了對這些現(xiàn)象的理解如何幫助我們在生物技術(shù)中利用微生物。這本書的主題非常重要，因為這些環(huán)境中的生命可以提供有關(guān)地球上生命起源和進化的重要線索，因為其中許多條件模擬了數(shù)十億年前存在的環(huán)境。此外，研究生物體在這種環(huán)境中的適應(yīng)和生存對于在其他星球上尋找生命也很重要。

本書對對不同環(huán)境中的進化、微生物適應(yīng)和生態(tài)學(xué)感興趣的學(xué)生、研究人員和課程教師很有用。