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Horikoshi, Koki.

Extremophiles Handbook [electronic resource] / edited by Koki Horikoshi. - XXIV, 1247p. 240 illus., 106 illus. in color. eReference. In 2 volumes, not available separately. online resource.

PART 1: PROLOGUE -- PART 2: EXTREMOPHILES: ALKALIPHIES --  PART 3: EXTREMOPHILES: HALOPHILES --  PART 4: EXTREMOPHILES: THERMOPHILES --  PART 5: EXTREMOPHILES: PIEZOPHILES --  PART 6: EXTREMOPHILES: PSYCHROPHILES --  PART 7: EXTREMOPHILES: XEROPHILES --  PART 8: EXTREMOPHILES: ORGANIC SOLVENT TOLERANT MICROORGANISMS --  PART 9: NEW FRONTIERS: DEEP BIOSPHERE --  PART 10: NEW FRONTIERS: RADIATION RESISTANT ORGANISMS --  PART 11: NEW FRONTIERS: MICROORGANISMS IN OLIGOTROPHIC ENVIRONMENTS --  PART 12: NEW FRONTIERS: APPLICATIONS AND GLOBAL IMPACTS -- PART 13: EPILOGUE.

The Extremophiles Handbook brings together the rapidly growing and often scattered information on microbial life in the whole range of extreme environments. This book will be a useful reference for finding clues to the origin of life and for exploring the biotechnology potential of these fascinating organisms.

ISBN: 9784431538981

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Life sciences.
Biotechnology.
Microbiology.
Biochemistry.
Microbial ecology.
Astrobiology.
Life Sciences.
Microbiology.
Applied Microbiology.
Biochemistry, general.
Microbial Ecology.
Biotechnology.
Astrobiology.

LC Class. No.: QR1-502

Dewey Class. No.: 579