Publisher's Synopsis
Marine Microbiology presents the latest experimental techniques in the detail required for modern environmental microbiological research. Chapters start with the introduction and background of a particular method, followed by a concise description of the procedures involved. There is also a list of vendors who supply critical components which includes names, addresses, and websites at the end of each chapter.
Enumeration of autotrophic picoplankton, bacteria and viruses
Fingerprinting Viral Assemblages by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
Fluorescence in situ hybridization with rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes
Detection of phytoplankton by remote sensing
Covers both established and novel current methods
Historical perspective
Coverage of marine pollution microbiology and microbes in extreme environments
List of suppliers provided at end of each chapter
Colour plate section
