Nonculturable Microorganisms in the Environment

by Rita Colwell

Many bacteria in the environment exist in a viable but not culturable state, sometimes even dominant and not yet possible to culture in the laboratory. This book presents the most uptodate and comprehensive discussion of this remarkable phenomenon available. From a historic overview to the cuttingedge future of the field, it highlights the wide implications of the VBNC state in medicine, public health, environmental science, agriculture and biotechnology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555811965
• ISBN13: 9781555811969
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: ASM Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.9"