Chapter 6. Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in Freshwater Systems
Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470011254.ch6
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
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How to Cite
Sigee, D. C. (2005) Bacteria: The Main Heterotrophic Microorganisms in Freshwater Systems, in Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470011254.ch6
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
- Published Print: 10 DEC 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471485292
Online ISBN: 9780470011256
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Keywords:
- freshwater bacteria;
- genetic diversity;
- key metabolic parameters;
- photosynthetic bacteria;
- bacterial populations;
- bacterial biofilms;
- phycosphere
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
General diversity, habitat preferences, and ecological significance of freshwater bacteria
Taxonomic, biochemical, and molecular characterization of freshwater bacteria
Genetic diversity
Mechanisms for gene transfer in freshwater systems
Evidence for gene transfer in the aquatic environment
Metabolic diversity of freshwater bacteria
Photosynthetic bacteria
Bacteria and inorganic cycles
Bacterial populations
Bacterial productivity
Bacterial Biofilms
Interactions between phytoplankton and planktonic bacteria
Epiphytic associations of bacteria with phytoplankton