2nd Edition

Handbook of Media for Environmental Microbiology

By Ronald M. Atlas Copyright 2005
    672 Pages
    by CRC Press

    672 Pages
    by CRC Press

    The second edition of a bestseller, this book provides a comprehensive reference for the cultivation of bacteria, Archaea, and fungi from diverse environments, including extreme habitats. Expanded to include 2,000 media formulations, this book compiles the descriptions of media of relevance for the cultivation of microorganisms from soil, water, and air. The format allows easy reference to the information needed to prepare media for the cultivation of microorganisms required for environmental analysis, including the determination of water safety. The media are organized alphabetically, and each listing includes medium composition, instructions for preparation, commercial sources, and uses.

    Introduction. Organization. Names of Media. Trademarks. Composition of Media. Preparation of Media. References. Alphabetical listing.

    Biography

    Atlas, Ronald M.